Cantaloupe

American Persimmon

Cantaloupe and American Persimmon

Cantaloupe

American Persimmon

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1 Benefits

1.1 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

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

8.16 g33.50 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.90 gNA

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.86 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.84 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.02

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcgNA

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mgNA

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mgNA

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mgNA

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mgNA

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg66.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.19 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

267.00 mg310.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.21 mg2.50 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

16.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

9.00 mg27.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mgNA

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.18 mgNA

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

15.00 mg26.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.41 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mgNA

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.41 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

46.00 mgNA

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

35.00 mgNA

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

10.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

90.15 g64.40 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.65 g0.90 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA127.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

34.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal276.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

64.00 kcal25.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

365.00 kcal345.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

316.00 kcal257.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Melon

Berry, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer

Autumn, Winter

4.3 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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange

Orange, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Orange

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Africa, India

Eastern United States

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy

Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-6.56.5-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 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'.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Diospyros virginiana

6.2 Synonym

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Ericales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Ebenaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucumis

Diospyros

7.10 Species

C. melo

D. virginiana

7.11 Generic Group

Gourd

Not Available

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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 Not Available and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and Not Available 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.