Is the group of words in bold a phrase or a clause?

Question

Beta-carotene is typically found in fruit that has bright-colored flesh, yet cantaloupes, which are paler than oranges, contain ten times more beta-carotene.

Answer 1

In the sentence you provided, the group of words in bold is "which are paler than oranges." This is a clause because it contains a subject ("which") and a verb ("are"). Specifically, it is a relative clause that provides additional information about "cantaloupes."