Cantaloupe

Plum

Cantaloupe and Plum

Cantaloupe

Plum

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1 Benefits

1.1 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

1.1.1 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

1.2 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

1.3 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

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Allergic reaction

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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

8.16 g11.42 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.90 g1.40 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.86 g9.92 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.84 g0.70 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.06

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg17.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg0.42 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mg0.14 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.03 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg5.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg9.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.26 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcg6.40 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcg73.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg1.90 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.19 g0.28 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

267.00 mg157.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.21 mg0.17 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

16.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

9.00 mg6.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.18 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

15.00 mg16.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.41 mg0.05 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.06 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.41 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

46.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

35.00 mg44.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

10.00 mg7.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

90.15 g87.02 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.65 g0.40 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA46.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

34.00 kcal49.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal240.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA63.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

64.00 kcal71.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

365.00 kcal310.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

316.00 kcal294.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Melon

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer

4.3 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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange

Pink, Purple, Red

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Orange

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Grainy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

4.10 Origin

Africa, India

Caucasus

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy

Clay, Loam, Sandy loam

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-6.55.5-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Cold

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.

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.

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

Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

United Kingdom

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

Chile

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Prunus domestica

6.2 Synonym

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Not Available

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

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Rosales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Rosaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucumis

Prunus

7.10 Species

C. melo

P. domestica

7.11 Generic Group

Gourd

Rose

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Difference Between Cantaloupe and Plum

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Plum with peel is Not Available and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Plum 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 Plum is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Plum belongs to Rosaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.