Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
General Benefits
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
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Facial muscle tension, Pressure in sinus, Respiratory congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Tingling sensation in wrist and face
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Prime Ark, Prime Jim, Illini Hardy, Kiowa, Shawnee, Apache, Arapaho, Chester, Hull, Natchez, Navaho and Triple Crown and Von
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Color
Purplish black
Orange
Inside Color
Magenta
Creamy Orange
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, South America
Africa, India
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm to hot climate
Dry, Hot
Facts about
- There are around 2000 varieties of blackberries throughout the world.
- 80-85 degrees is the ideal temperature for its production.
- Leaves of blackberry tree are used to treat sore throats and mild inflammation of the gums.
- 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.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Spain
Botanical Name
Rubus Fruticosus
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Synonym
Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
Rubus fruticosus
C. melo
Difference Between Blackberry and Cantaloupe
We might think that Blackberry and Cantaloupe are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackberry and Cantaloupe Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackberry and Cantaloupe is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackberry and Cantaloupe with peel is 43.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackberry and Cantaloupe 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 Blackberry and Cantaloupe is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.