Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Allergic reaction
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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)
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Orange
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Orange
Brown
Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Africa, India
Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Vines
Not Available
Soil Type
Sandy
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Warm
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.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Spain
Turkey
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Not Available
Order
Cucurbitales
Vitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Vitaceae
Species
C. melo
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Gourd
Grape
Difference Between Cantaloupe and Raisin
We might think that Cantaloupe and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cantaloupe and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cantaloupe and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Raisin with peel is Not Available and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Raisin 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 Raisin is Cucurbitales and Vitales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.