Cantaloupe

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, 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 cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

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)

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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 g11.00 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.90 g2.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.86 g9.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.84 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.13

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg96.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg0.60 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mg0.24 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.05 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg10.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.89 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcg3.30 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcg89.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg2.80 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.19 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

267.00 mg259.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.21 mg0.40 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

16.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

9.00 mg13.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.18 mg0.20 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

15.00 mg23.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.41 mg0.08 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.08 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.41 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

46.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

35.00 mg77.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

10.00 mg18.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

90.15 g86.35 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.65 g0.75 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA48.00 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 kcal241.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA63.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

64.00 kcal58.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

365.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

316.00 kcal265.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Melon

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange

Orange, Yellowish-orange

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Orange

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Smooth, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Africa, India

China

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-6.56.5-8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

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.

9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.

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

Turkey

5.3.2 Other Countries

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

France

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Prunus armeniaca

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

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Rosales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Rosaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucumis

Prunus

7.10 Species

C. melo

P. armeniaca

7.11 Generic Group

Gourd

Rose

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Difference Between Cantaloupe and Apricot

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Apricot with peel is Not Available and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Apricot 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 Apricot is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.