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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn

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)
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

8.16 g9.30 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.90 g2.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.86 g2.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.84 g1.10 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.12
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mg0.19 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.08 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg53.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.15 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg5.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.19 g0.30 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

267.00 mg138.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.21 mg0.60 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

16.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

9.00 mg26.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

12.00 mg8.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.18 mg0.06 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

15.00 mg16.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.41 mg0.03 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.41 mcg0.40 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

46.00 mg26.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

35.00 mg63.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg11.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

90.15 g88.98 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.65 g0.30 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

34.00 kcal29.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcal29.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

34.00 kcal22.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal267.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcal21.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

64.00 kcal22.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

365.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

316.00 kcal285.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Melon
Citrus, Tree fruit

Season

Summer
All seasons

Varieties

Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange
Yellow, Yellowish-orange

Inside Color

Creamy Orange
Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Succulent

Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Sour

Origin

Africa, India
China, India

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy
Well-drained

Soil pH

5-6.55.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot
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.
  • Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
  • During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
  • Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
United States of America

Top Exporter

Spain
Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Citrus limon

Synonym

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Citrus Limon

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Sapindales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Citrus

Species

C. melo
C. limon

Generic Group

Gourd
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Cantaloupe and Lemon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Lemon with peel is 34.00 kcal and 29.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Lemon 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 Lemon is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.