Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, 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)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Varieties
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Color
Blue, Indigo
Orange
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Creamy Orange
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Origin
North America
Africa, India
Soil Type
Porous, Well-drained
Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Dry, Hot
Facts about
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
- 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
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Synonym
Vaccinium corymbosum
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Cucurbitales
Family
Ericaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
V. myrtillus
C. melo
Generic Group
Heath
Gourd
Difference Between Blueberry and Cantaloupe
We might think that Blueberry and Cantaloupe are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blueberry and Cantaloupe Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blueberry and Cantaloupe is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Cantaloupe with peel is 57.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blueberry 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 Blueberry and Cantaloupe is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.