Cantaloupe and Feijoa

Cantaloupe

Feijoa

Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease

General Benefits

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

Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

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

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

8.16 g

99+

12.92 g

Fiber

0.90 g

6.40 g

Sugar

7.86 g

8.20 g

Protein

0.84 g

0.98 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.10

0.05

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg

Not Available

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg

0.01 mg

99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg

0.30 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mg

99+

0.23 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg

23.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg

32.90 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg

0.16 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcg

3.50 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

5.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcg

27.00 mcg

Choline

7.60 mg

Not Available

Fat

0.19 g

0.60 g

Minerals

Potassium

267.00 mg

172.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.21 mg

99+

0.14 mg

99+

Sodium

16.00 mg

3.00 mg

Calcium

9.00 mg

17.00 mg

Magnesium

12.00 mg

9.00 mg

Zinc

0.18 mg

0.06 mg

Phosphorus

15.00 mg

19.00 mg

Manganese

0.41 mg

0.08 mg

Copper

0.04 mg

99+

0.04 mg

99+

Selenium

0.41 mcg

Not Available

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

46.00 mg

58.00 mg

Omega 6s

35.00 mg

99+

214.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg

Not Available

Water Content

90.15 g

83.28 g

99+

Ash

0.65 g

0.38 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Not Available

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcal

55.00 kcal

Calories in Frozen Form

34.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal

747.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

64.00 kcal

25.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

365.00 kcal

220.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

316.00 kcal

300.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Melon

Tree fruit

Season

Summer

Autumn, Winter

Varieties

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

Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange

Green

Inside Color

Creamy Orange

White

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Succulent

Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Sweet

Origin

Africa, India

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

Grows on

Vines

Not Available

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy

Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy

Soil pH

5-6.5

6-6.5

Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Cold, 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.

Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

China

New Zealand

Other Countries

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

China

Top Exporter

Spain

New Zealand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Acca sellowiana

Synonym

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales

Myrtales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Myrtaceae

Genus

Cucumis

Acca

Species

C. melo

A. sellowiana

Generic Group

Gourd

Myrtle

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Difference Between Cantaloupe and Feijoa

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Feijoa with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Feijoa 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 Feijoa is Cucurbitales and Myrtales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.