Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
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, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Allergic reaction
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)
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 g11.42 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
0.90 g1.40 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
7.86 g9.92 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.84 g0.70 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.100.06
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
169.00 mcg17.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.03 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 mg0.42 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.11 mg0.14 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg0.03 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
21.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.70 mg9.50 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg0.26 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.50 mcg6.40 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
26.00 mcg73.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
7.60 mg1.90 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.19 g0.28 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
267.00 mg157.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.21 mg0.17 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
16.00 mg0.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
9.00 mg6.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
12.00 mg7.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.18 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
15.00 mg16.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.41 mg0.05 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.06 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.41 mcg0.00 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
46.00 mg0.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
35.00 mg44.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
10.00 mg7.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
90.15 g87.02 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.65 g0.40 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
-46.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
34.00 kcal-
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
34.00 kcal49.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal240.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
-63.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
64.00 kcal71.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
365.00 kcal310.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal294.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Melon
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange
Pink, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Creamy Orange
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Grainy
Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Africa, India
Caucasus
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
5-6.55.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Cold
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.
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
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
China
Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
Spain
Chile
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Prunus domestica
Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
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Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Prunus
Species
C. melo
P. domestica
Generic Group
Gourd
Rose