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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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 g14.30 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.90 g5.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.86 g8.90 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.84 g2.50 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.18
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg31.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.07 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg1.08 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mg0.45 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.11 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg49.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg228.30 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.73 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcg2.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg5,204.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.19 g0.95 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

267.00 mg417.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.21 mg0.26 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

16.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

9.00 mg18.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

12.00 mg22.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.18 mg0.23 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

15.00 mg40.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.41 mg0.15 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.23 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.41 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

46.00 mg112.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

35.00 mg288.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg22.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

90.15 g80.80 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.65 g1.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

34.00 kcal68.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcal68.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

34.00 kcal68.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal325.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcal57.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

64.00 kcal55.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

365.00 kcal240.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

316.00 kcal340.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Melon
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Summer
All seasons

Varieties

Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange
Green, Pink, Yellow

Inside Color

Creamy Orange
White

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Crispy

Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Sweet-Sour

Origin

Africa, India
Central America, Mexico, South America

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy
Loam, Rocky, Sandy

Soil pH

5-6.54.5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot
Sunny

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.
  • The black pigment in Guava leaves is used for textile applications.
  • Guava leaves are used to make tea.
  • Oils extracted from guava seeds are used in various cosmetics.
  • Guava wood is used for decorative purposes.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
India

Other Countries

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand

Top Importer

United States of America
Canada

Top Exporter

Spain
India

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Psidium guajava

Synonym

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Psidium Guajava

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Myrtales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Myrtaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Psidium

Species

C. melo
Psidium guajava

Generic Group

Gourd
Myrtle

Difference Between Cantaloupe and Guava

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Guava with peel is 34.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Guava 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 Guava is Cucurbitales and Myrtales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.