Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
  
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
  
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
  
Chances of sunburn
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
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, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
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 Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal
  
11
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
  
19
Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal
  
15
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
  
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Orange
  
Green
  
Inside Color
Creamy Orange
  
Light Green
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Succulent
  
Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
  
Acidic, Sour
  
Origin
Africa, India
  
India
  
Grows on
Vines
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy
  
Clay loam, Sandy loam
  
Soil pH
5-6.5
  
6-7.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
  
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
  
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.
  
- Lime is the called as the powerhouse of flavors.
- Fresh lime juice is so acidic that it can dissolve concrete.
- Limes are more fragrant and acidic than lemons.
- Persian limes are almost seedless and thorn less.
  
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
  
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Spain
  
Mexico
  
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
  
Citrus aurantifolia
  
Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
  
not available
  
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. aurantifolia
  
Generic Group
Gourd
  
Citrus fruit
  
Difference Between Cantaloupe and Lime
We might think that Cantaloupe and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cantaloupe and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cantaloupe and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Lime with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Lime 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 Lime is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.