Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Melon
Tree fruit, Tropical
Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
D24, D99 (Gob kecil), D123 (Chanee), D145 (Beserah), D158 (Gan Yau), D159 (Monthong), D169 (Tok Litok), D188, D189, D190, D163 (Hor Lor) and D164 (Ang Bak)
Inside Color
Creamy Orange
Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Creamy, Sweet
Origin
Africa, India
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Vines
Not Available
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Hot, Humid
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.
- 1 kg of durian contains 1350 calories which may cause weight gain.
- It may have a hyperthermic effect on the body, making you feel warmer.
- Study shows that durian has an ability to reduce infertility in men & women.
Top Producer
China
Thailand
Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Spain
Thailand
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Durio zibethinus
Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Lahia Hassk
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Malvales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Malvaceae
Species
C. melo
D. zibethinus
Generic Group
Gourd
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Difference Between Cantaloupe and Durian
We might think that Cantaloupe and Durian are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cantaloupe and Durian Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cantaloupe and Durian is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Durian with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 147.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Durian 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 Durian is Cucurbitales and Malvales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Durian belongs to Malvaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.