Cantaloupe and Pineapple
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
Yes
No
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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
100 g
Carbs
8.16 g
99+
13.12 g
37
Fiber
0.90 g
37
1.40 g
32
Sugar
7.86 g
38
9.85 g
23
Protein
0.84 g
34
0.54 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
169.00 mcg
4
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
23
0.08 mg
10
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
39
0.03 mg
28
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.73 mg
16
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.11 mg
99+
0.21 mg
29
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
23
0.11 mg
13
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
21.00 mcg
13
18.00 mcg
17
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.70 mg
21
47.80 mg
17
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.50 mcg
25
0.70 mcg
30
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
26.00 mcg
27
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
7.60 mg
13
5.50 mg
23
Fat
0.19 g
34
0.12 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
267.00 mg
23
109.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.21 mg
99+
0.29 mg
36
Sodium
16.00 mg
7
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
9.00 mg
35
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.18 mg
15
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
15.00 mg
31
8.00 mg
40
Manganese
0.41 mg
8
0.93 mg
4
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
17.00 mg
27
Omega 6s
35.00 mg
99+
23.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
10.00 mg
8
6.00 mg
13
Water Content
90.15 g
11
86.00 g
33
Ash
0.65 g
18
0.22 g
99+
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
50.00 kcal
14
Calories in Frozen Form
34.00 kcal
26
50.00 kcal
15
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal
11
245.00 kcal
31
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
52.00 kcal
21
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
64.00 kcal
20
53.00 kcal
27
Calories in Jam
365.00 kcal
4
265.00 kcal
13
Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal
15
303.00 kcal
17
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
No
Yes
Color
Orange
Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Orange
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Africa, India
Central America, South America
Grows on
Vines
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-6.5
5.5-6
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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
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
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Commelinidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Poales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Ananas
Species
C. melo
A. comosus
Generic Group
Gourd
Pineapple
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.
