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Cantaloupe and Quince

Cantaloupe
Quince
Quince and Cantaloupe


Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress   
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention   
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss   
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level   
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases   
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles   
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   
NA   
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion   
Allergic reaction   
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+
15.30 g   
25
Fiber
0.90 g   
37
1.90 g   
27
Sugar
7.86 g   
38
Not Available   
Protein
0.84 g   
34
0.40 g   
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10   
15
0.03   
25
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
169.00 mcg   
4
2.00 mcg   
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
23
0.02 mg   
38
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg   
39
0.03 mg   
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.73 mg   
16
0.20 mg   
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.11 mg   
99+
0.08 mg   
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg   
23
0.04 mg   
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
21.00 mcg   
13
3.00 mcg   
32
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.70 mg   
21
15.00 mg   
40
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
0.10 g   
99+
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
267.00 mg   
23
197.00 mg   
37
Iron
0.21 mg   
99+
0.70 mg   
17
Sodium
16.00 mg   
7
4.00 mg   
16
Calcium
9.00 mg   
35
11.00 mg   
32
Magnesium
12.00 mg   
23
8.00 mg   
27
Zinc
0.18 mg   
15
0.04 mg   
29
Phosphorus
15.00 mg   
31
17.00 mg   
28
Manganese
0.41 mg   
8
Not Available   
Copper
0.04 mg   
99+
0.13 mg   
14
Selenium
0.41 mcg   
12
0.60 mcg   
10
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
46.00 mg   
17
0.00 mg   
38
Omega 6s
35.00 mg   
99+
49.00 mg   
33
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
10.00 mg   
8
Not Available   
Water Content
90.15 g   
11
83.80 g   
99+
Ash
0.65 g   
18
0.40 g   
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available   
57.00 kcal   
19
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
320.00 kcal   
14
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
Not Available   
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
64.00 kcal   
20
50.00 kcal   
30
Calories in Jam
365.00 kcal   
4
130.00 kcal   
35
Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal   
15
310.00 kcal   
16
Characteristics
Type
Melon   
Tree fruit   
Season
Summer   
Winter   
Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar   
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM   
Seedless Variety
No   
No   
Color
Orange   
Green, Yellow   
Inside Color
Creamy Orange   
White   
Shape
Round   
Round   
Texture
Juicy   
Crunchy   
Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet   
Tart   
Origin
Africa, India   
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey   
Grows on
Vines   
Trees   
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy   
Loam, Well-drained   
Soil pH
5-6.5   
6-7   
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.
  
  • Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
  • It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
  • They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes   
Yes   
Beer
Yes   
Yes   
Spirits
Yes   
Yes   
Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China   
Turkey   
Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America   
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan   
Top Importer
United States of America   
United States of America   
Top Exporter
Spain   
Argentina   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis   
Cydonia oblonga   
Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus   
C. vulgaris   
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   
Cydonia   
Species
C. melo   
C. oblonga   
Generic Group
Gourd   
Rose   
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Difference Between Cantaloupe and Quince

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Quince with peel is Not Available and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Quince 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 Quince is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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