Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
Color
Orange
Brown, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Orange
Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Africa, India
China
Soil Type
Sandy
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Cold, Sunny
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.
- The name Kiwi is due to its resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- This variety of Kiwi was developed by New Zealand, it is not fuzzy on the outside and it has a taste reminiscent of the mango fruit.
Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Actinidia chinensis
Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Actinidia chinensis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Ericales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Actinidiaceae
Species
C. melo
A. chinensis
Difference Between Cantaloupe and Gold Kiwi
We might think that Cantaloupe and Gold Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cantaloupe and Gold Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cantaloupe and Gold Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Gold Kiwi with peel is 34.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Gold Kiwi 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 Gold Kiwi is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.