Cantaloupe

Eggplant

Cantaloupe and Eggplant

Cantaloupe

Eggplant

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling

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, Don't consume at night and before bed

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

8.16 g5.88 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.90 g3.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.86 g3.53 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.84 g0.98 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.17

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcgNA

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg0.65 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mg0.28 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg22.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg2.20 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.30 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcg3.50 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcg36.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg6.90 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.19 g0.18 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

267.00 mg229.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.21 mg0.23 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

16.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

9.00 mg9.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg14.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.18 mg0.16 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

15.00 mg24.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.41 mg0.23 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.08 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 mg13.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

35.00 mg63.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

10.00 mg7.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

90.15 g92.30 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.65 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA25.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcalNA

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 kcal30.00 kcal

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, Tropical

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

Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange

Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Orange

White

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy

4.10 Origin

Africa, India

India

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Bushes

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy

Sandy loam

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-6.56-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Warm to hot climate

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.

In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.

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, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

China

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Solanum melongena

6.2 Synonym

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum

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

Asteridae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Solanales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Solanaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucumis

Solanum

7.10 Species

C. melo

S. melongena

7.11 Generic Group

Gourd

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Difference Between Cantaloupe and Eggplant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Eggplant with peel is Not Available and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Cucurbitales and Solanales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.