Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
  
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
  
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
  
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
  
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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal
  
11
290.00 kcal
  
18
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal
  
15
321.00 kcal
  
13
Type
Melon
  
Tropical
  
Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer
  
Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
  
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Orange
  
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Creamy Orange
  
Brown
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
  
Sweet
  
Origin
Africa, India
  
Iraq
  
Grows on
Vines
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil pH
5-6.5
  
8-10
  
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
  
Hot, Warm
  
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.
  
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Beer
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
Egypt
  
Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
  
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
India
  
Top Exporter
Spain
  
United Arab Emirates
  
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
  
Phoenix Dactylifera
  
Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Arecidae
  
Order
Cucurbitales
  
Arecales
  
Family
Cucurbitaceae
  
Arecaceae
  
Genus
Cucumis
  
Phoenix
  
Species
C. melo
  
P. dactylifera
  
Generic Group
Gourd
  
Palm
  
Difference Between Cantaloupe and Date
We might think that Cantaloupe and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cantaloupe and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cantaloupe and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Date with peel is Not Available and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Date belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cantaloupe and Date is Cucurbitales and Arecales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.