Banana

Cantaloupe

Banana and Cantaloupe

Banana

Cantaloupe

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress

1.1.1 General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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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.

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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

22.80 g8.16 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.60 g0.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

12.20 g7.86 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.10 g0.84 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg169.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.00 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.70 mg0.73 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.11 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.40 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

20.00 mcg21.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.70 mg36.70 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg2.50 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

22.00 mcg26.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

9.80 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.30 g0.19 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

358.00 mg267.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.30 mg0.21 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

5.00 mg9.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

27.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.20 mg0.18 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

22.00 mg15.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.30 mg0.41 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

1.00 mcg0.41 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg46.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

46.00 mg35.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

36.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

74.90 g90.15 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.80 g0.65 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

95.29 kcalNA

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

89.00 kcal34.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

85.71 kcal34.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

105.00 kcal350.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

121.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

100.00 kcal64.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

120.00 kcal365.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

269.00 kcal316.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry, Tropical

Melon

4.2 Season

All seasons

Summer

4.3 Varieties

Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas

Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Yellow

Orange

4.6 Inside Color

White

Creamy Orange

4.7 Shape

Curving Cylinder

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Papua New Guinea

Africa, India

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-75-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Dry, Hot

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
Bananas float in water.
There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
Eating this fruit will cheer you up.

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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

India

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Ecuador

Spain

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

6.2 Synonym

Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Liliidae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Zingiberales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Musaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Musa

Cucumis

7.10 Species

M. acuminata , M. balbisiana

C. melo

7.11 Generic Group

Banana

Gourd

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Difference Between Banana and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Cantaloupe with peel is 95.29 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Banana and Cantaloupe belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Banana and Cantaloupe is Zingiberales and Cucurbitales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.