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Cantaloupe and Dragonfruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Treatment of colored hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
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Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
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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)
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 g14.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.90 g1.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.86 g8.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.84 g2.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.14
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg0.16 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg9.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcg1.90 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.19 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

267.00 mg110.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.21 mg0.65 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

16.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

9.00 mg8.80 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

12.00 mg18.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.18 mg0.35 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

15.00 mg36.10 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.41 mg0.18 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.41 mcg0.70 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

46.00 mg44.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

35.00 mg48.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg9.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

90.15 g87.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.65 g0.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

34.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcal60.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

34.00 kcal60.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal264.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

64.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

365.00 kcal150.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

316.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Melon
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Summer
Early fall, Summer

Varieties

Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange
Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

Creamy Orange
White

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Bland

Origin

Africa, India
Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy
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Soil pH

5-6.55.5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot
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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.
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
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Other Countries

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
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Top Importer

United States of America
China

Top Exporter

Spain
Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Subclass

Dillenhidae
Liliidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Caryophyllales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Cactaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Hylocereus

Species

C. melo
H. undatus

Generic Group

Gourd
Cactus

Difference Between Cantaloupe and Dragonfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Dragonfruit with peel is 34.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit is Cucurbitales and Caryophyllales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.