Cantaloupe and Date
Benefits
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
8.16 g
99+
75.03 g
2
Fiber
0.90 g
37
8.00 g
3
Sugar
7.86 g
38
63.35 g
1
Protein
0.84 g
34
2.45 g
6
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
169.00 mcg
4
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
23
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
39
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.73 mg
16
1.27 mg
5
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.11 mg
99+
0.59 mg
3
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
23
0.17 mg
10
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
21.00 mcg
13
19.00 mcg
16
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.70 mg
21
0.40 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.50 mcg
25
2.70 mcg
23
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
26.00 mcg
27
75.00 mcg
18
Choline
7.60 mg
13
6.30 mg
17
Fat
0.19 g
34
0.39 g
22
Minerals
Potassium
267.00 mg
23
656.00 mg
3
Iron
0.21 mg
99+
1.02 mg
12
Sodium
16.00 mg
7
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
9.00 mg
35
39.00 mg
8
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
43.00 mg
2
Zinc
0.18 mg
15
0.29 mg
9
Phosphorus
15.00 mg
31
62.00 mg
4
Manganese
0.41 mg
8
0.26 mg
17
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.21 mg
7
Selenium
0.41 mcg
12
3.00 mcg
4
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
46.00 mg
17
3.00 mg
35
Omega 6s
35.00 mg
99+
16.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
10.00 mg
8
Not Available
Water Content
90.15 g
11
20.53 g
99+
Ash
0.65 g
18
1.60 g
4
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
282.00 kcal
2
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
34.00 kcal
20
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
34.00 kcal
26
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 Juice
64.00 kcal
20
461.00 kcal
1
Calories in Jam
365.00 kcal
4
384.00 kcal
2
Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal
15
321.00 kcal
13
Characteristics
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
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Not Available
Classification
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.
