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Cantaloupe and Pumpkin

Cantaloupe
Pumpkin
Pumpkin and Cantaloupe


Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress   
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties   
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss   
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones   
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases   
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation   
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair   
Regulates hair growth   
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting   
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing   
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion   
Kidney and gallbladder diseases   
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)   
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)   
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Carbs
8.16 g   
99+
6.50 g   
99+
Fiber
0.90 g   
37
0.50 g   
40
Sugar
7.86 g   
38
2.76 g   
99+
Protein
0.84 g   
34
1.00 g   
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10   
15
0.15   
11
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
169.00 mcg   
4
426.00 mcg   
1
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
23
0.05 mg   
21
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg   
39
0.11 mg   
8
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.73 mg   
16
0.60 mg   
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.11 mg   
99+
0.30 mg   
13
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg   
23
0.06 mg   
28
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
21.00 mcg   
13
16.00 mcg   
19
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.70 mg   
21
9.00 mg   
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg   
39
0.44 mg   
20
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.50 mcg   
25
1.10 mcg   
29
Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
26.00 mcg   
27
0.00 mcg   
36
Choline
7.60 mg   
13
0.00 mg   
32
Fat
0.19 g   
34
0.10 g   
99+
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
267.00 mg   
23
340.00 mg   
14
Iron
0.21 mg   
99+
0.80 mg   
16
Sodium
16.00 mg   
7
1.00 mg   
20
Calcium
9.00 mg   
35
21.00 mg   
21
Magnesium
12.00 mg   
23
12.00 mg   
23
Zinc
0.18 mg   
15
0.32 mg   
8
Phosphorus
15.00 mg   
31
44.00 mg   
7
Manganese
0.41 mg   
8
0.13 mg   
26
Copper
0.04 mg   
99+
0.00 mg   
99+
Selenium
0.41 mcg   
12
0.00 mcg   
17
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
46.00 mg   
17
82.22 mg   
10
Omega 6s
35.00 mg   
99+
49.00 mg   
33
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
10.00 mg   
8
0.00 mg   
16
Water Content
90.15 g   
11
94.20 g   
3
Ash
0.65 g   
18
1.40 g   
5
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available   
26.00 kcal   
38
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
34.00 kcal   
20
30.00 kcal   
23
Calories in Frozen Form
34.00 kcal   
26
Not Available   
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal   
11
Not Available   
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
34.00 kcal   
24
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
64.00 kcal   
20
46.00 kcal   
32
Calories in Jam
365.00 kcal   
4
130.00 kcal   
35
Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal   
15
244.00 kcal   
37
Characteristics
Type
Melon   
Berry   
Season
Summer   
All seasons   
Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar   
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady   
Seedless Variety
No   
Yes   
Color
Orange   
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White   
Inside Color
Creamy Orange   
Creamy Yellow   
Shape
Round   
Round   
Texture
Juicy   
Fibrous   
Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet   
Creamy, Soft, Sweet   
Origin
Africa, India   
Mexico   
Grows on
Vines   
Vines   
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy   
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained   
Soil pH
5-6.5   
5.5-7.5   
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot   
Warm to hot climate   
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.
  
  • The name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
  • The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
  • Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes   
No   
Beer
Yes   
Yes   
Spirits
Yes   
Yes   
Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China   
China   
Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America   
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America   
Top Importer
United States of America   
United States of America   
Top Exporter
Spain   
China   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis   
Cucurbita maxima   
Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus   
Cucurbita pepo, Squash   
Classification
Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   
Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Dillenhidae   
Order
Cucurbitales   
Cucurbitales   
Family
Cucurbitaceae   
Cucurbitaceae   
Genus
Cucumis   
Cucurbita   
Species
C. melo   
Cucurbita mixta   
Generic Group
Gourd   
Not Available   
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Difference Between Cantaloupe and Pumpkin

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Pumpkin with peel is Not Available and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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