Cantaloupe and Grape
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of migraine
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Might slow down the process of blood clotting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
No
Lactating Women
Yes
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)
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
100 g
Carbs
8.16 g
99+
18.10 g
17
Fiber
0.90 g
37
0.90 g
37
Sugar
7.86 g
38
15.48 g
7
Protein
0.84 g
34
0.72 g
40
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
169.00 mcg
4
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
23
0.07 mg
12
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
39
0.07 mg
12
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.73 mg
16
0.19 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.11 mg
99+
0.05 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
23
0.09 mg
17
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
21.00 mcg
13
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.70 mg
21
3.20 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.19 mg
30
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.50 mcg
25
14.60 mcg
7
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
26.00 mcg
27
72.00 mcg
20
Choline
7.60 mg
13
5.60 mg
22
Fat
0.19 g
34
0.16 g
37
Minerals
Potassium
267.00 mg
23
191.00 mg
39
Iron
0.21 mg
99+
0.36 mg
31
Sodium
16.00 mg
7
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
9.00 mg
35
10.00 mg
34
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
0.18 mg
15
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
15.00 mg
31
20.00 mg
25
Manganese
0.41 mg
8
0.07 mg
37
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.13 mg
15
Selenium
0.41 mcg
12
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
46.00 mg
17
11.00 mg
29
Omega 6s
35.00 mg
99+
37.00 mg
39
Sterol
Phytosterol
10.00 mg
8
4.00 mg
14
Water Content
90.15 g
11
80.50 g
99+
Ash
0.65 g
18
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
69.00 kcal
14
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
34.00 kcal
20
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
34.00 kcal
26
104.00 kcal
4
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal
11
250.00 kcal
29
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
76.00 kcal
12
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
64.00 kcal
20
61.00 kcal
21
Calories in Jam
365.00 kcal
4
260.00 kcal
14
Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal
15
283.00 kcal
26
Characteristics
Type
Melon
Berry
Season
Summer
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz and Zinfandel
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Orange
Green, Red
Inside Color
Creamy Orange
Light Green
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Africa, India
Western Asia, Central Europe
Grows on
Vines
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
5-6.5
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
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.
- If left alone, a grapevine can spread 50 feet and even more.
- There are more than 8,000 varieties of grape worldwide.
- They are available in 7 different colors: red, green, white, black, purple, blue and golden.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Spain
Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Chile, France, Iran, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Chile
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Vitis vinifera
Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Vitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Vitis
Species
C. melo
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Gourd
Grape
Difference Between Cantaloupe and Grape
We might think that Cantaloupe and Grape are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cantaloupe and Grape Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cantaloupe and Grape is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Grape with peel is Not Available and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Grape 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 Grape is Cucurbitales and Vitales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Grape belongs to Vitaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Grape belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
