Cantaloupe

Physalis

Cantaloupe and Physalis

Cantaloupe

Physalis

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Unknown

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

8.16 g13.30 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.90 g0.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.86 g3.90 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.84 g2.30 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.17

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg150.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.11 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg2.80 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mgNA

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcgNA

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 mg0.50 mg

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 mg2.00 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.19 g0.00 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

267.00 mg170.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.21 mg1.30 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

16.00 mgNA

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

9.00 mg12.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.18 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

15.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.41 mg0.40 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.41 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

46.00 mgNA

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

35.00 mgNA

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

10.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

90.15 gNA

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.65 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA77.00 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 kcal60.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

365.00 kcal238.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

316.00 kcal320.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Melon

Fruit vegetable

4.2 Season

Summer

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange

Bright Yellow, Orange

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Orange

Orange

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Africa, India

Chile, Peru

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Bushes

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-6.55-6.1

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

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.

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

5.3.2 Other Countries

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Netherlands

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

Colombia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Physalis Peruviana

6.2 Synonym

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Asteridae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Solanales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Solanaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucumis

Physalis

7.10 Species

C. melo

Physalis

7.11 Generic Group

Gourd

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Difference Between Cantaloupe and Physalis

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Physalis with peel is Not Available and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Physalis belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cantaloupe and Physalis is Cucurbitales and Solanales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.