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Cantaloupe and Blackcurrant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

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)
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., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

8.16 g15.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.90 g3.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.86 g7.40 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.84 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg12.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg0.30 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mg0.40 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg181.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg1.00 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcg14.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcg15.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg0.00 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 mg322.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.21 mg1.54 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

16.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

9.00 mg55.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

12.00 mg24.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.18 mg0.27 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

15.00 mg59.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.41 mg0.26 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.09 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.41 mcg0.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

46.00 mg72.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

35.00 mg107.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg12.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

90.15 g81.96 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.65 g0.86 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

34.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcal63.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

34.00 kcal63.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal283.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

64.00 kcal108.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

365.00 kcal183.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

316.00 kcal270.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Melon
Berry

Season

Summer
Summer

Varieties

Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange
Black

Inside Color

Creamy Orange
Grey

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Tart

Origin

Africa, India
Asia, Europe

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-6.56-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot
Cold, Moist

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.
  • The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
  • Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
  • Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Russia

Other Countries

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
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Top Exporter

Spain
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Ribes nigrum

Synonym

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Saxifragales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Ribes

Species

C. melo
R. nigrum

Generic Group

Gourd
Saxifrage

Difference Between Cantaloupe and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Blackcurrant with peel is 34.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant is Cucurbitales and Saxifragales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.