Cantaloupe and Papaya
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
No
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
8.16 g
99+
10.82 g
99+
Fiber
0.90 g
37
1.70 g
29
Sugar
7.86 g
38
7.82 g
39
Protein
0.84 g
34
0.50 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
169.00 mcg
4
47.00 mcg
13
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
23
0.02 mg
36
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
39
0.03 mg
32
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.73 mg
16
0.36 mg
40
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.11 mg
99+
0.19 mg
33
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
23
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
21.00 mcg
13
38.00 mcg
5
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.70 mg
21
62.00 mg
11
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.30 mg
23
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.50 mcg
25
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
1,828.00 mcg
4
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
26.00 mcg
27
89.00 mcg
15
Choline
7.60 mg
13
6.10 mg
19
Fat
0.19 g
34
0.26 g
30
Minerals
Potassium
267.00 mg
23
182.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.21 mg
99+
0.25 mg
40
Sodium
16.00 mg
7
8.00 mg
11
Calcium
9.00 mg
35
20.00 mg
22
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
21.00 mg
12
Zinc
0.18 mg
15
0.08 mg
25
Phosphorus
15.00 mg
31
10.00 mg
37
Manganese
0.41 mg
8
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.11 mg
19
Selenium
0.41 mcg
12
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
46.00 mg
17
47.00 mg
16
Omega 6s
35.00 mg
99+
11.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
10.00 mg
8
Not Available
Water Content
90.15 g
11
88.00 g
21
Ash
0.65 g
18
0.60 g
20
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
34.00 kcal
20
43.00 kcal
17
Calories in Frozen Form
34.00 kcal
26
39.28 kcal
22
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal
11
258.00 kcal
28
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
64.00 kcal
20
57.00 kcal
24
Calories in Jam
365.00 kcal
4
260.00 kcal
14
Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal
15
220.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Melon
Melon, 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
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Orange
Orange
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Luscious, Sweet
Origin
Africa, India
Mexico, Central America
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-6.5
4.5-8
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Warm, Without frosts
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.
- Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
- Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
- Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
India
Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Carica papaya
Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Carica
Species
C. melo
C. papaya
Generic Group
Gourd
Papaya
Difference Between Cantaloupe and Papaya
We might think that Cantaloupe and Papaya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cantaloupe and Papaya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cantaloupe and Papaya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Papaya with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Papaya belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cantaloupe and Papaya is Cucurbitales and Brassicales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
