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Cantaloupe and American Persimmon

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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 consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

8.16 g33.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.90 g3.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.86 g12.50 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

0.100.02
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg81.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.01 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg-
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 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 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg66.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg-
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcg-
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg8.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.19 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

267.00 mg310.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.21 mg2.50 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

16.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

9.00 mg27.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

12.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.18 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

15.00 mg26.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.41 mg0.36 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.41 mcg0.20 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

46.00 mg-
0 318
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Omega 6s

35.00 mg20.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg16.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

90.15 g64.40 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.65 g0.90 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

34.00 kcal127.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcal70.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

34.00 kcal-
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal276.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcal-
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

64.00 kcal25.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

365.00 kcal345.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

316.00 kcal257.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Melon
Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Summer
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Creamy Orange
Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Sweet

Origin

Africa, India
Eastern United States

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-6.56.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot
Can tolerate wide range of climates, 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 is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
  • There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
  • The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Top Importer

United States of America
United States of America

Top Exporter

Spain
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Diospyros virginiana

Synonym

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Ericales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Ebenaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Diospyros

Species

C. melo
D. virginiana

Generic Group

Gourd
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Difference Between Cantaloupe and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and American Persimmon with peel is 34.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cantaloupe and American Persimmon is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.