Cantaloupe

Pineapple

Cantaloupe and Pineapple

Cantaloupe

Pineapple

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate

General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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)

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

8.16 g13.12 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.90 g1.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

7.86 g9.85 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.84 g0.54 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.04

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.08 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mg0.21 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.11 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg18.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg47.80 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.02 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcg0.70 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg5.50 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.19 g0.12 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

267.00 mg109.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.21 mg0.29 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

16.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

9.00 mg13.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

12.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.18 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

15.00 mg8.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.41 mg0.93 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.04 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.41 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

46.00 mg17.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

35.00 mg23.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg6.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

90.15 g86.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.65 g0.22 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

34.00 kcal50.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcal50.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

34.00 kcal50.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal245.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcal52.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

64.00 kcal53.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

365.00 kcal265.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

316.00 kcal303.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Melon

Berry, Tropical

Season

Summer

Autumn

Varieties

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

Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange

Yellow

Inside Color

Creamy Orange

Yellow

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Strong, Sweet, Tart

Origin

Africa, India

Central America, South America

Grows on

Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-6.55.5-6

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Hot, Sunny

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.

A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Costa Rica

Other Countries

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Spain

Costa Rica

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Ananas comosus

Synonym

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Ananas sativus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Commelinidae

Order

Cucurbitales

Poales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Cucumis

Ananas

Species

C. melo

A. comosus

Generic Group

Gourd

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Difference Between Cantaloupe and Pineapple

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Pineapple with peel is 34.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Pineapple 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 Pineapple is Cucurbitales and Poales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.