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Banana and Cantaloupe

Banana
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe and Banana


Benefits
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   
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   
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation   
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases   
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask   
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair   
Allergy
  
  
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   
Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay   
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion   
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   
Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   
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)   
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Carbs
22.80 g   
11
8.16 g   
99+
Fiber
2.60 g   
23
0.90 g   
37
Sugar
12.20 g   
15
7.86 g   
38
Protein
1.10 g   
21
0.84 g   
34
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05   
22
0.10   
15
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg   
32
169.00 mcg   
4
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.04 mg   
23
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg   
10
0.02 mg   
39
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.70 mg   
17
0.73 mg   
16
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
12
0.11 mg   
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.40 mg   
1
0.07 mg   
23
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.00 mcg   
15
21.00 mcg   
13
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.70 mg   
99+
36.70 mg   
21
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg   
37
0.05 mg   
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg   
32
2.50 mcg   
25
Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg   
29
26.00 mcg   
27
Choline
9.80 mg   
7
7.60 mg   
13
Fat
0.30 g   
28
0.19 g   
34
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
358.00 mg   
11
267.00 mg   
23
Iron
0.30 mg   
35
0.21 mg   
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
16.00 mg   
7
Calcium
5.00 mg   
99+
9.00 mg   
35
Magnesium
27.00 mg   
7
12.00 mg   
23
Zinc
0.20 mg   
14
0.18 mg   
15
Phosphorus
22.00 mg   
23
15.00 mg   
31
Manganese
0.30 mg   
15
0.41 mg   
8
Copper
0.10 mg   
22
0.04 mg   
99+
Selenium
1.00 mcg   
7
0.41 mcg   
12
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
27.00 mg   
22
46.00 mg   
17
Omega 6s
46.00 mg   
35
35.00 mg   
99+
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
36.00 mg   
3
10.00 mg   
8
Water Content
74.90 g   
99+
90.15 g   
11
Ash
0.80 g   
13
0.65 g   
18
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
95.29 kcal   
6
Not Available   
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
89.00 kcal   
7
34.00 kcal   
20
Calories in Frozen Form
85.71 kcal   
7
34.00 kcal   
26
Calories in Dried Form
105.00 kcal   
39
350.00 kcal   
11
Calories in Canned Form
121.00 kcal   
3
Not Available   
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal   
10
64.00 kcal   
20
Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal   
36
365.00 kcal   
4
Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal   
30
316.00 kcal   
15
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tropical   
Melon   
Season
All seasons   
Summer   
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   
Seedless Variety
Yes   
No   
Color
Green, Yellow   
Orange   
Inside Color
White   
Creamy Orange   
Shape
Curving Cylinder   
Round   
Texture
Fleshy   
Juicy   
Taste
Sweet   
Juicy, Musky, Sweet   
Origin
Papua New Guinea   
Africa, India   
Grows on
Trees   
Vines   
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained   
Sandy   
Soil pH
5.5-7   
5-6.5   
Climatic Conditions
Warm   
Dry, Hot   
Facts
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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes   
Yes   
Beer
Yes   
Yes   
Spirits
Yes   
Yes   
Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   
Production
  
  
Top Producer
India   
China   
Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda   
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America   
Top Importer
Europe   
United States of America   
Top Exporter
Ecuador   
Spain   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana   
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis   
Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum   
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus   
Classification
Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   
Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Subclass
Liliidae   
Dillenhidae   
Order
Zingiberales   
Cucurbitales   
Family
Musaceae   
Cucurbitaceae   
Genus
Musa   
Cucumis   
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana   
C. melo   
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.

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