We might think that Cantaloupe and Nectarine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cantaloupe and Nectarine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cantaloupe and Nectarine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Nectarine with peel is Not Available and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Nectarine 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 Nectarine is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.