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Cantaloupe and Cranberry


Cranberry and Cantaloupe


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress   
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention   

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss   
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones   

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases   
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne   

Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair   
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting   
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips   

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion   
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

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)   
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
8.16 g   
99+
12.20 g   
39

Fiber
0.90 g   
37
4.60 g   
12

Sugar
7.86 g   
38
4.04 g   
99+

Protein
0.84 g   
34
0.39 g   
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10   
15
0.03   
25

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
169.00 mcg   
4
3.00 mcg   
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
23
0.01 mg   
99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg   
39
0.02 mg   
38

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.73 mg   
16
0.10 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.11 mg   
99+
0.30 mg   
14

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg   
23
0.06 mg   
30

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
21.00 mcg   
13
1.00 mcg   
34

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.70 mg   
21
13.30 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg   
39
1.20 mg   
7

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.50 mcg   
25
5.10 mcg   
14

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
26.00 mcg   
27
91.00 mcg   
14

Choline
7.60 mg   
13
5.50 mg   
23

Fat
0.19 g   
34
0.13 g   
40

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
267.00 mg   
23
85.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.21 mg   
99+
0.25 mg   
40

Sodium
16.00 mg   
7
2.00 mg   
18

Calcium
9.00 mg   
35
8.00 mg   
37

Magnesium
12.00 mg   
23
6.00 mg   
29

Zinc
0.18 mg   
15
0.10 mg   
23

Phosphorus
15.00 mg   
31
13.00 mg   
33

Manganese
0.41 mg   
8
0.36 mg   
11

Copper
0.04 mg   
99+
0.06 mg   
36

Selenium
0.41 mcg   
12
0.10 mcg   
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
46.00 mg   
17
22.00 mg   
24

Omega 6s
35.00 mg   
99+
33.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
10.00 mg   
8
Not Available   

Water Content
90.15 g   
11
87.13 g   
25

Ash
0.65 g   
18
0.20 g   
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available   
46.00 kcal   
27

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
34.00 kcal   
20
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
34.00 kcal   
26
42.00 kcal   
21

Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal   
11
308.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
151.00 kcal   
2

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
64.00 kcal   
20
54.00 kcal   
26

Calories in Jam
365.00 kcal   
4
150.00 kcal   
33

Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal   
15
164.00 kcal   
99+

Characteristics

Type
Melon   
Berry   

Season
Summer   
Autumn   

Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar   
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Orange   
Red   

Inside Color
Creamy Orange   
White   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Juicy   
Juicy   

Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet   
Bitter, Tart   

Origin
Africa, India   
North America   

Grows on
Vines   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy   
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained   

Soil pH
5-6.5   
4.5-5   

Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot   
Warm   

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.
  
  • Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
  • They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
  • Cranberries do not grow in water.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
United States of America   

Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America   
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine   

Top Importer
United States of America   
Europe   

Top Exporter
Spain   
United States of America   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis   
Vaccinium Macrocarpon   

Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus   
Oxycoccus macrocarpus   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Dillenhidae   

Order
Cucurbitales   
Ericales   

Family
Cucurbitaceae   
Ericaceae   

Genus
Cucumis   
Vaccinium   

Species
C. melo   
Vaccinium macrocarpon   

Generic Group
Gourd   
Heath   

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Difference Between Cantaloupe and Cranberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Cranberry with peel is Not Available and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Cranberry 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 Cranberry is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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