Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
Cancer prevention, Supports healthy Liver function, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Neutralizes irritable bowel syndrome, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents constipation, Prevents gall stones, Prevents high blood pressure, Helps prevent Parkinson's disease, Reduces risk of asthma, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Boosts immune system, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds
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, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Sampion, Pink Lady, Cameo, Jonagold, Mc Intosh, Ananasrenette, Lobo, Pacific Rose, Yellow transparent and Bramley
Color
Orange
Green, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Orange
White
Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Sweet, Sweet-Sour
Origin
Africa, India
Central Asia, Middle East Asia
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Cold
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.
- Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
- There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
- Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
- Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.
Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Russia
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Malus Domestica
Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Species
C. melo
M. domestica
Difference Between Cantaloupe and Green apple
We might think that Cantaloupe and Green apple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cantaloupe and Green apple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cantaloupe and Green apple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Green apple with peel is Not Available and 52.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Green apple 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 Green apple is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Green apple belongs to Rosaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Green apple belongs to Malus genus of M. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.