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Cantaloupe and Pomelo


Pomelo and Cantaloupe


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress   
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection   

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss   
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold   

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases   
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion   

Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair   
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting   
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting   

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion   
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

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, 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)   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
8.16 g   
99+
9.62 g   
99+

Fiber
0.90 g   
37
1.00 g   
36

Sugar
7.86 g   
38
Not Available   

Protein
0.84 g   
34
0.76 g   
38

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10   
15
0.08   
18

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
169.00 mcg   
4
Not Available   

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
23
0.03 mg   
28

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg   
39
0.03 mg   
32

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.73 mg   
16
0.22 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.11 mg   
99+
Not Available   

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg   
23
0.04 mg   
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
21.00 mcg   
13
Not Available   

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.70 mg   
21
61.00 mg   
12

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg   
39
Not Available   

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.50 mcg   
25
Not Available   

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
Not Available   

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
26.00 mcg   
27
Not Available   

Choline
7.60 mg   
13
Not Available   

Fat
0.19 g   
34
0.04 g   
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
267.00 mg   
23
216.00 mg   
34

Iron
0.21 mg   
99+
0.11 mg   
99+

Sodium
16.00 mg   
7
1.00 mg   
20

Calcium
9.00 mg   
35
4.00 mg   
99+

Magnesium
12.00 mg   
23
6.00 mg   
29

Zinc
0.18 mg   
15
0.08 mg   
25

Phosphorus
15.00 mg   
31
17.00 mg   
28

Manganese
0.41 mg   
8
0.02 mg   
99+

Copper
0.04 mg   
99+
0.05 mg   
99+

Selenium
0.41 mcg   
12
Not Available   

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
46.00 mg   
17
Not Available   

Omega 6s
35.00 mg   
99+
Not Available   

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
10.00 mg   
8
Not Available   

Water Content
90.15 g   
11
89.10 g   
14

Ash
0.65 g   
18
0.50 g   
26

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available   
38.00 kcal   
33

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
34.00 kcal   
20
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
34.00 kcal   
26
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal   
11
350.00 kcal   
11

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
64.00 kcal   
20
43.00 kcal   
34

Calories in Jam
365.00 kcal   
4
Not Available   

Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal   
15
290.00 kcal   
22

Characteristics

Type
Melon   
Citrus, Tropical   

Season
Summer   
All seasons   

Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar   
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Orange   
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow   

Inside Color
Creamy Orange   
Creamy Yellow   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Juicy   
Succulent   

Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet   
Juicy, Sweet   

Origin
Africa, India   
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand   

Grows on
Vines   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy   
Clay, Loam, Sandy   

Soil pH
5-6.5   
5.5-6.5   

Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot   
Warm   

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.
  
  • Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
  • Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
  • Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
  • Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
China   

Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America   
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America   

Top Importer
United States of America   
Europe   

Top Exporter
Spain   
United States of America   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis   
Citrus maxima   

Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus   
Citrus grandis   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Rosidae   

Order
Cucurbitales   
Sapindales   

Family
Cucurbitaceae   
Rutaceae   

Genus
Cucumis   
Citrus   

Species
C. melo   
C. maxima   

Generic Group
Gourd   
Citrus fruit   

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Difference Between Cantaloupe and Pomelo

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Pomelo with peel is Not Available and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Pomelo 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 Pomelo is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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