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Cantaloupe and Cucumber

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, 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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels

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)
Along with meal, 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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

8.16 g3.63 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.90 g0.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.86 g1.67 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.84 g0.65 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.19
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mg0.26 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.04 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg7.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg2.80 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.03 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcg16.40 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcg23.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg6.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.19 g0.11 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

267.00 mg147.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.21 mg0.28 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

16.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

9.00 mg16.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

12.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.18 mg0.20 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

15.00 mg24.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.41 mg0.08 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.04 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 mg5.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

35.00 mg28.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg7.30 mg
0 87
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Water Content

90.15 g95.23 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.65 g0.38 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

34.00 kcal15.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcal12.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

34.00 kcal15.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal16.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcal15.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

64.00 kcal16.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

365.00 kcal-
49 420
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Calories in Pie

316.00 kcal150.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Melon
Fruit vegetable, Melon

Season

Summer
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange
Dark green, Green

Inside Color

Creamy Orange
White

Shape

Round
Cylindrical

Texture

Juicy
Crunchy

Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Juicy, Watery

Origin

Africa, India
India

Grows on

Vines
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy
Loam

Soil pH

5-6.56-6.8
3.5 10
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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.
  • Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
  • Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
  • It is made up of 96% water.
  • English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
France

Top Exporter

Spain
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Cucumis sativus

Synonym

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Cucumis sativus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Cucumis

Species

C. melo
C. sativus

Generic Group

Gourd
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Difference Between Cantaloupe and Cucumber

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Cucumber with peel is 34.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Cucumber 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 Cucumber is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.