Cantaloupe

Pomegranate

Cantaloupe and Pomegranate

Cantaloupe

Pomegranate

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, 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, Itching

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling

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)

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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

8.16 g18.70 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.90 g4.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.86 g13.67 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.84 g1.67 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.07 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg0.29 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mg0.38 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg38.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg10.20 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.60 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcg16.40 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.19 g1.17 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

267.00 mg236.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.21 mg0.30 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

16.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

9.00 mg10.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.18 mg0.35 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

15.00 mg36.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.41 mg0.12 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.16 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.41 mcg0.50 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 mg79.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

10.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

90.15 g77.93 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.65 g0.53 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NANA

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcal83.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

34.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal366.66 kcal

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 kcal210.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

316.00 kcal360.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Melon

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer

Autumn

4.3 Varieties

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

Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange

Dark red, Light pink-red

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Orange

Red

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Africa, India

India, Iran

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy

Clay, Sand

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-6.55.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Cold, 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.

Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.

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

Iran

5.3.2 Other Countries

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

India

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Punica granatum

6.2 Synonym

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Punica malus

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

Myrtales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Lythraceae

7.9 Genus

Cucumis

Punica

7.10 Species

C. melo

P. granatum

7.11 Generic Group

Gourd

Pomegranate

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Difference Between Cantaloupe and Pomegranate

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Pomegranate with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate is Cucurbitales and Myrtales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.