Cantaloupe

Fig

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

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

Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

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

Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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)

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

8.16 g19.20 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.90 g2.90 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

7.86 g16.30 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.84 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.04

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg7.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.06 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 mg0.40 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.11 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg2.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.11 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcg4.70 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg4.70 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.19 g0.30 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

267.00 mg232.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.21 mg0.37 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

16.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

9.00 mg35.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

12.00 mg17.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.18 mg0.15 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

15.00 mg14.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.41 mg0.13 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.04 mg0.07 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.41 mcg0.20 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

46.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

35.00 mg144.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg31.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

90.15 g79.11 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.65 g0.66 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

34.00 kcal74.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcal74.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

34.00 kcal71.42 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal249.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcal69.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

64.00 kcal65.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

365.00 kcal360.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

316.00 kcal450.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Melon

Tree fruit

Season

Summer

Summer, Winter

Varieties

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

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange

Green, Purple, Red

Inside Color

Creamy Orange

Pink

Shape

Round

Conical

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Sweet

Origin

Africa, India

Western Asia

Grows on

Vines

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Soil pH

5-6.55-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Dry, 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.

Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Turkey

Other Countries

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

France

Top Exporter

Spain

Turkey

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Ficus carica

Synonym

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Ficus Carica

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Alismidae

Order

Cucurbitales

Rosales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Cucumis

Ficus

Species

C. melo

Ficus carica

Generic Group

Gourd

Mulberry

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Difference Between Cantaloupe and Fig

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Fig with peel is 34.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Fig 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 Fig is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.