Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
  
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
  
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
  
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
  
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 cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
  
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
No
  
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, 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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal
  
11
258.64 kcal
  
27
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
  
19
Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal
  
15
200.00 kcal
  
99+
Type
Melon
  
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Season
Summer
  
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
  
Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
  
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Orange
  
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
  
Inside Color
Creamy Orange
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Fibrous
  
Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
  
Sweet
  
Origin
Africa, India
  
India
  
Grows on
Vines
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy
  
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5-6.5
  
6-7.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
  
Humid, Warm
  
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.
  
- There are up to 500 seeds in Jackfruit & these seeds are edible.
- Root extracts of Jackfruit tree is used to treat diarrhea, fever and asthma.
- The taste of jackfruit is combination of mango, banana, melon and papaya.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
No
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
India
  
Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
  
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Spain
  
India
  
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
  
Artocarpus heterophyllus
  
Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
  
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Alismidae
  
Order
Cucurbitales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Cucurbitaceae
  
Moraceae
  
Genus
Cucumis
  
Artocarpus
  
Species
C. melo
  
A. heterophyllus
  
Generic Group
Gourd
  
Not Available
  
Difference Between Cantaloupe and Jackfruit
We might think that Cantaloupe and Jackfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cantaloupe and Jackfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cantaloupe and Jackfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Jackfruit with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 95.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Jackfruit belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cantaloupe and Jackfruit is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.