Cantaloupe

Acorn squash

Cantaloupe and Acorn squash

Cantaloupe

Acorn squash

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

Skin Benefits

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

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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)

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

8.16 g10.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.90 g1.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

7.86 g0.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.84 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.08

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg245.10 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.00 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.44 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcg0.70 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcg135.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg8.50 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.19 g0.10 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

267.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.21 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

16.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

9.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

12.00 mg26.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.18 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

15.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.41 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.41 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

46.00 mg22.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

35.00 mg13.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

90.15 g89.70 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.65 g0.80 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

34.00 kcal40.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcal34.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

34.00 kcal39.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal56.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcal40.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

64.00 kcal47.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

365.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

316.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Melon

Berry

Season

Summer

Winter

Varieties

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

Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

Inside Color

Creamy Orange

Yellow

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Fibrous

Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Sweetish

Origin

Africa, India

Central America, North America

Grows on

Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy

Well-drained

Soil pH

5-6.55.8-6.8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Cold, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

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.

It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

Costa Rica

Top Exporter

Spain

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Cucurbita Pepo

Synonym

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Winter Squash

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Cucurbitales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Cucumis

Cucurbita

Species

C. melo

Pepo

Generic Group

Gourd

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Difference Between Cantaloupe and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Acorn squash with peel is 34.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Acorn squash 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 Cantaloupe and Acorn squash is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.