Cantaloupe

Carambola

Cantaloupe and Carambola

Cantaloupe

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

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)

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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

8.16 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.90 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.86 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.84 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.19 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

267.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.21 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

16.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

9.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.18 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

15.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.41 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.41 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

46.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

35.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

10.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

90.15 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.65 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA31.00 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 kcal300.00 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 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

365.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

316.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Melon

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Orange

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Africa, India

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-6.54.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Moist, Warm to hot climate

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.

When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.

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

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Averrhoa carambola

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

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucumis

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

C. melo

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Gourd

Not Available

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Difference Between Cantaloupe and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Carambola 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 Carambola is Cucurbitales and Oxalidales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.