We might think that Cantaloupe and Watermelon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cantaloupe and Watermelon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cantaloupe and Watermelon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Watermelon with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Watermelon 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 Watermelon is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.