Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
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., 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 Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Thorn and Thornless
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Color
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Orange
Inside Color
Magenta
Creamy Orange
Taste
NA
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Origin
America
Africa, India
Climatic Conditions
NA
Dry, Hot
Facts about
NA
- 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.
Other Countries
NA
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Spain
Botanical Name
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Synonym
Not Available
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
R. ursinus x idaeus
C. melo
Difference Between Boysenberry and Cantaloupe
We might think that Boysenberry and Cantaloupe are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Boysenberry and Cantaloupe Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Boysenberry and Cantaloupe is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Boysenberry and Cantaloupe with peel is 50.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Boysenberry 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 Boysenberry and Cantaloupe is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.