We might think that Cantaloupe and Loquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cantaloupe and Loquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cantaloupe and Loquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Loquat with peel is Not Available and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Loquat 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 Loquat is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.