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1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
1.1.1 General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
1.3 Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Treatment of colored hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
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1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
NA
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
96% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
96% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
1.6.2 Lactating Women
78% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
Not Available
1.7 Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
Raisin
8.16 g
Rank: 63 (Overall)
14.00 g
Rank: 32 (Overall)
Avocado
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2.2.1 Fiber
Passionfruit
0.90 g
Rank: 37 (Overall)
1.00 g
Rank: 36 (Overall)
Blackberry
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2.2.2 Sugar
Date
7.86 g
Rank: 38 (Overall)
8.00 g
Rank: 36 (Overall)
Bilberry
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2.3 Protein
Gojiberry
0.84 g
Rank: 34 (Overall)
2.00 g
Rank: 10 (Overall)
Apple
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2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
Tamarillo
0.10
Rank: 15 (Overall)
0.14
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
Pumpkin
169.00 mcg
Rank: 4 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Pomegranate
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2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Tamarind
0.04 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
0.04 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Gojiberry
0.02 mg
Rank: 39 (Overall)
0.05 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Physalis
0.73 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
0.16 mg
Rank: 59 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Avocado
0.11 mg
Rank: 47 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Lychee
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2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Banana
0.07 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Avocado
21.00 mcg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Guava
36.70 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
9.00 mg
Rank: 51 (Overall)
Olive
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2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Olive
0.05 mg
Rank: 39 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Green Kiwi
2.50 mcg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Orange
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2.4.11 Lycopene
Guava
0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Avocado
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2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Japanese Persim..
26.00 mcg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Pineapple
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2.4.13 Choline
Avocado
7.60 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.5 Fat
Coconut
0.19 g
Rank: 34 (Overall)
0.40 g
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Physalis
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2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
Gojiberry
267.00 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Olive
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2.6.2 Iron
Gojiberry
0.21 mg
Rank: 43 (Overall)
0.65 mg
Rank: 19 (Overall)
White Grapefruit
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2.6.3 Sodium
Olive
16.00 mg
Rank: 7 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Orange
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2.6.4 Calcium
Gojiberry
9.00 mg
Rank: 35 (Overall)
8.80 mg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
Longan
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2.6.5 Magnesium
Tamarind
12.00 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.6.6 Zinc
Gojiberry
0.18 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.7 Phosphorus
Coconut
15.00 mg
Rank: 31 (Overall)
36.10 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.6.8 Manganese
Bilberry
0.41 mg
Rank: 8 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.9 Copper
Gojiberry
0.04 mg
Rank: 45 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.10 Selenium
Gojiberry
0.41 mcg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Apple
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2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
Cherimoya
46.00 mg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Watermelon
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2.7.2 Omega 6s
Avocado
35.00 mg
Rank: 41 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Jambul
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2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
Avocado
10.00 mg
Rank: 8 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Jambul
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2.9 Water Content
Cucumber
90.15 g
Rank: 11 (Overall)
87.00 g
Rank: 27 (Overall)
Gojiberry
2.10 Ash
Bilberry
0.65 g
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0.40 g
Rank: 33 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Raisin
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
60.00 kcal
Rank: 18 (Overall)
Cucumber
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3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Coconut
34.00 kcal
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Cucumber
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3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
Tamarind
34.00 kcal
Rank: 26 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Rambutan
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3.5 Calories in Dried Form
Feijoa
350.00 kcal
Rank: 11 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Gojiberry
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3.6 Calories in Canned Form
Coconut
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Tomato
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3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
Date
64.00 kcal
Rank: 20 (Overall)
50.00 kcal
Rank: 30 (Overall)
Tomato
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3.7.2 Calories in Jam
Huckleberry
365.00 kcal
Rank: 4 (Overall)
150.00 kcal
Rank: 33 (Overall)
Clementine
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3.7.3 Calories in Pie
Fig
316.00 kcal
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Breadfruit
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4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Melon
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
4.2 Season
Summer
Early fall, Summer
4.3 Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
4.4 Seedless Variety
26% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
26% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
4.5 Color
Orange
Magenta, Pink
4.6 Inside Color
Creamy Orange
White
4.7 Shape
Round
Oval
4.8 Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
4.9 Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Bland
4.10 Origin
Africa, India
Central America, Mexico
4.11 Grows on
Vines
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Sandy
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4.12.2 Soil pH
5-6.5
5.5-7
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
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5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
  • Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
  • Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
  • The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.
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5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
92% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
92% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.2 Beer
89% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
89% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.3 Spirits
83% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
83% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.4 Cocktails
97% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
97% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
China
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5.3.2 Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
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5.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
China
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Spain
Vietnam
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Hylocereus undatus
6.2 Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
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7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
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7.6 Subclass
Dillenhidae
Liliidae
7.7 Order
Cucurbitales
Caryophyllales
7.8 Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cactaceae
7.9 Genus
Cucumis
Hylocereus
7.10 Species
C. melo
H. undatus
7.11 Generic Group
Gourd
Cactus

Difference Between Cantaloupe and Dragonfruit

We might think that Cantaloupe and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cantaloupe and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cantaloupe and Dragonfruit is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Dragonfruit with peel is Not Available and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Dragonfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cantaloupe and Dragonfruit is Cucurbitales and Caryophyllales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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