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1 Benefits

1.1 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

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

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

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

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

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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)

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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

8.16 g19.20 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.90 g2.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.86 g16.30 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.84 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.04

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg7.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.06 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg0.40 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.11 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg2.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.11 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcg4.70 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg4.70 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.19 g0.30 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

267.00 mg232.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.21 mg0.37 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

16.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

9.00 mg35.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg17.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.18 mg0.15 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

15.00 mg14.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.41 mg0.13 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.07 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.41 mcg0.20 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

46.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

35.00 mg144.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

10.00 mg31.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

90.15 g79.11 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

NA74.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

34.00 kcal71.42 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal249.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA69.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

64.00 kcal65.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

365.00 kcal360.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

316.00 kcal450.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Melon

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer

Summer, Winter

4.3 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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange

Green, Purple, Red

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Orange

Pink

4.7 Shape

Round

Conical

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Africa, India

Western Asia

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-6.55-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Dry, Warm

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.

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.

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

Turkey

5.3.2 Other Countries

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

France

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

Turkey

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Ficus carica

6.2 Synonym

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Not Available

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

Alismidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Rosales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Moraceae

7.9 Genus

Cucumis

Ficus

7.10 Species

C. melo

Ficus carica

7.11 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 Not Available and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and Not Available 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.