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Cantaloupe and Honeydew

Cantaloupe
Honeydew
Honeydew and Cantaloupe


Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress   
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases   
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss   
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases   
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots   
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair   
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair   
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting   
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing   
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion   
Allergic reaction   
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)   
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+
9.09 g   
99+
Fiber
0.90 g   
37
0.80 g   
38
Sugar
7.86 g   
38
8.12 g   
34
Protein
0.84 g   
34
0.54 g   
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10   
15
0.05   
22
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
169.00 mcg   
4
3.00 mcg   
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
23
0.04 mg   
26
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg   
39
0.01 mg   
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.73 mg   
16
0.42 mg   
34
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.11 mg   
99+
0.16 mg   
39
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg   
23
0.09 mg   
16
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
21.00 mcg   
13
19.00 mcg   
16
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.70 mg   
21
18.00 mg   
39
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg   
39
0.02 mg   
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.50 mcg   
25
2.90 mcg   
21
Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
26.00 mcg   
27
27.00 mcg   
26
Choline
7.60 mg   
13
7.60 mg   
13
Fat
0.19 g   
34
0.14 g   
39
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
267.00 mg   
23
228.00 mg   
32
Iron
0.21 mg   
99+
0.17 mg   
99+
Sodium
16.00 mg   
7
18.00 mg   
6
Calcium
9.00 mg   
35
6.00 mg   
39
Magnesium
12.00 mg   
23
10.00 mg   
25
Zinc
0.18 mg   
15
0.09 mg   
24
Phosphorus
15.00 mg   
31
11.00 mg   
35
Manganese
0.41 mg   
8
0.03 mg   
99+
Copper
0.04 mg   
99+
0.02 mg   
99+
Selenium
0.41 mcg   
12
0.70 mcg   
9
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
46.00 mg   
17
33.00 mg   
21
Omega 6s
35.00 mg   
99+
26.00 mg   
99+
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
10.00 mg   
8
Not Available   
Water Content
90.15 g   
11
89.82 g   
12
Ash
0.65 g   
18
0.41 g   
32
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
34.00 kcal   
20
36.00 kcal   
19
Calories in Frozen Form
34.00 kcal   
26
36.00 kcal   
24
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal   
11
268.00 kcal   
24
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
Not Available   
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
64.00 kcal   
20
50.00 kcal   
30
Calories in Jam
365.00 kcal   
4
290.00 kcal   
11
Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal   
15
310.00 kcal   
16
Characteristics
Type
Melon   
Melon   
Season
Summer   
All seasons   
Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar   
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh   
Seedless Variety
No   
No   
Color
Orange   
Green, Yellow   
Inside Color
Creamy Orange   
Light Green   
Shape
Round   
Round   
Texture
Juicy   
Juicy   
Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet   
Sweet   
Origin
Africa, India   
France   
Grows on
Vines   
Not Available   
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy   
Sandy loam, Well-drained   
Soil pH
5-6.5   
6-6.5   
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.
  
  • The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
  • 90% of a honeydew is water.
  • In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
  • Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes   
Yes   
Beer
Yes   
Yes   
Spirits
Yes   
Yes   
Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China   
China   
Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America   
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America   
Top Importer
United States of America   
Not Available   
Top Exporter
Spain   
Not Available   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis   
Cucumis melo   
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   
Dillenhidae   
Order
Cucurbitales   
Cucurbitales   
Family
Cucurbitaceae   
Cucurbitaceae   
Genus
Cucumis   
Cucumis   
Species
C. melo   
C. melo   
Generic Group
Gourd   
Gourd   
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Difference Between Cantaloupe and Honeydew

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Honeydew with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Honeydew 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 Honeydew is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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