Cantaloupe

Longan

Cantaloupe and Longan

Cantaloupe

Longan

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress

Anti depressant, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healthy mucus membrane, prevents oral cavity cancer, Prevents anemia, Prevents cases of morning sickness, Prevents lung cancer, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of colonic diseases

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Not Available

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting

Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

8.16 g15.00 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.90 g1.10 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.86 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.84 g1.30 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.50 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg1.00 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.00 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.19 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

267.00 mg266.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.21 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

16.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

9.00 mg1.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.18 mg0.05 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

15.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.41 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.41 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

46.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

35.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

10.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

90.15 g78.00 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.65 g0.50 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA83.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

34.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcalNA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

64.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

365.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

316.00 kcal109.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Melon

Tree fruit, Tropical

4.2 Season

Summer

Mid to late summer

4.3 Varieties

Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar

Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange

Rusty brown

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Orange

Yellowish brown

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Africa, India

Mexico

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-6.55-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

5 Facts

5.1 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.

Longan is also called as "Dragon's eye" in China as it gives an impression of an eyeball.
Longan seeds can be used to absorb the venom after the snake bite and they also help to stop bleeding.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

Thailand

5.3.2 Other Countries

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

China

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

Thailand

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Dimocarpus longan

6.2 Synonym

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Dragon eye

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Viridiplantae

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Sapindales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Sapindaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucumis

Dimocarpus

7.10 Species

C. melo

D. longan

7.11 Generic Group

Gourd

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Difference Between Cantaloupe and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Longan with peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Longan 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 Longan is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.