Cantaloupe

Cucumber

Cantaloupe and Cucumber

Cantaloupe

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1 Benefits

1.1 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

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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes

1.2 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

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 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

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels

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)

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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

8.16 g3.63 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.90 g0.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.86 g1.67 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.84 g0.65 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.19

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg5.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mg0.26 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg7.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg2.80 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.03 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcg16.40 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcg23.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg6.00 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.19 g0.11 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

267.00 mg147.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.21 mg0.28 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

16.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

9.00 mg16.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.18 mg0.20 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

15.00 mg24.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.41 mg0.08 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.41 mcg0.30 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

46.00 mg5.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

35.00 mg28.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

10.00 mg7.30 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

90.15 g95.23 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.65 g0.38 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA15.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcal12.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

34.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcalNA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

64.00 kcalNA

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

Fruit vegetable, Melon

4.2 Season

Summer

Spring, Summer

4.3 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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange

Dark green, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Orange

White

4.7 Shape

Round

Cylindrical

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Crunchy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Juicy, Watery

4.10 Origin

Africa, India

India

4.11 Grows on

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy

Loam

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-6.56-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Warm

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.

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.

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

5.3.2 Other Countries

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

France

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Cucumis sativus

6.2 Synonym

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

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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

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucumis

7.10 Species

C. melo

C. sativus

7.11 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 Not Available 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.