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Cantaloupe and Green Bell Pepper


Green Bell Pepper and Cantaloupe


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress   
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care   

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss   
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   

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

Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair   
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting   
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing   

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion   
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

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)   
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
8.16 g   
99+
4.64 g   
99+

Fiber
0.90 g   
37
1.80 g   
28

Sugar
7.86 g   
38
2.40 g   
99+

Protein
0.84 g   
34
0.86 g   
32

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10   
15
0.20   
7

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
169.00 mcg   
4
18.00 mcg   
21

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
23
0.06 mg   
17

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg   
39
0.03 mg   
31

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.73 mg   
16
0.48 mg   
31

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.11 mg   
99+
0.10 mg   
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg   
23
0.22 mg   
7

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
21.00 mcg   
13
10.00 mcg   
25

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.70 mg   
21
80.40 mg   
6

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg   
39
0.37 mg   
21

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.50 mcg   
25
7.40 mcg   
11

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
26.00 mcg   
27
341.00 mcg   
3

Choline
7.60 mg   
13
5.50 mg   
23

Fat
0.19 g   
34
0.17 g   
36

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
267.00 mg   
23
175.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.21 mg   
99+
0.34 mg   
32

Sodium
16.00 mg   
7
3.00 mg   
17

Calcium
9.00 mg   
35
10.00 mg   
34

Magnesium
12.00 mg   
23
10.00 mg   
25

Zinc
0.18 mg   
15
0.13 mg   
20

Phosphorus
15.00 mg   
31
20.00 mg   
25

Manganese
0.41 mg   
8
0.12 mg   
27

Copper
0.04 mg   
99+
0.07 mg   
34

Selenium
0.41 mcg   
12
0.00 mcg   
17

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
46.00 mg   
17
8.00 mg   
31

Omega 6s
35.00 mg   
99+
54.00 mg   
30

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
10.00 mg   
8
9.00 mg   
9

Water Content
90.15 g   
11
93.90 g   
4

Ash
0.65 g   
18
0.40 g   
33

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available   
20.00 kcal   
40

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
34.00 kcal   
20
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
34.00 kcal   
26
20.00 kcal   
28

Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal   
11
314.00 kcal   
15

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
64.00 kcal   
20
30.00 kcal   
38

Calories in Jam
365.00 kcal   
4
Not Available   

Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal   
15
Not Available   

Characteristics

Type
Melon   
Fruit vegetable   

Season
Summer   
All seasons   

Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar   
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Orange   
Green   

Inside Color
Creamy Orange   
Light Green   

Shape
Round   
Irregularly oval   

Texture
Juicy   
Crispy   

Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet   
NA   

Origin
Africa, India   
Central America, Mexico, South America   

Grows on
Vines   
Bushes   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy   
Loam   

Soil pH
5-6.5   
5.5-7   

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.
  
  • Colored bell peppers are sweeter as compared to green bell pepper.
  • The inner white colored cavity is rich source of flavonoids and is edible.
  • Red bell peppers have more nutrients as compared to green bell peppers.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
No   

Beer
Yes   
No   

Spirits
Yes   
No   

Cocktails
Yes   
No   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
China   

Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America   
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey   

Top Importer
United States of America   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
Spain   
Canada   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis   
Capsicum annuum   

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   
Alismidae   

Order
Cucurbitales   
Solanales   

Family
Cucurbitaceae   
Solanaceae   

Genus
Cucumis   
Capsicum   

Species
C. melo   
C. annum   

Generic Group
Gourd   
Not Available   

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Difference Between Cantaloupe and Green Bell Pepper

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Green Bell Pepper with peel is Not Available and 20.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Green Bell Pepper 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 Bell Pepper is Cucurbitales and Solanales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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