Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
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, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Allergic reaction
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, 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)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Inside Color
Creamy Orange
Orange
Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Origin
Africa, India
China
Soil Type
Sandy
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Warm to hot climate
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.
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Citrus clementina
Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Species
C. melo
C. clementina
Generic Group
Gourd
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Cantaloupe and Clementine
We might think that Cantaloupe and Clementine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cantaloupe and Clementine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cantaloupe and Clementine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Clementine with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Clementine 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 Clementine is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.