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Cantaloupe and Rambutan

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Good conditioner

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
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Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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 g15.70 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.90 g2.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.86 g15.70 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.84 g1.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.06
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.07 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg0.79 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mg0.00 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.00 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg0.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.00 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.19 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

267.00 mg138.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.21 mg1.90 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

16.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

9.00 mg20.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

12.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.18 mg1.00 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

15.00 mg15.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.41 mg0.00 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.00 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.41 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

46.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

35.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg0.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

90.15 g79.50 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.65 g0.30 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

34.00 kcal69.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcal68.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

34.00 kcal0.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal150.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcal82.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

64.00 kcal105.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

365.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

316.00 kcal290.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Melon
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Summer
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring

Varieties

Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange
Coral red, Yellow

Inside Color

Creamy Orange
Greyish-white

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Sour, Sweet

Origin

Africa, India
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Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy
Clay, Loam

Soil pH

5-6.55.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot
Humid

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.
  • Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
  • 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
  • It makes the best hair mask.
  • Seeds are edible and healthy too.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Thailand

Other Countries

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Top Importer

United States of America
Singapore

Top Exporter

Spain
Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Nephelium lappaceum

Synonym

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Rambota

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Sapindales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Sapindaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Nephelium

Species

C. melo
N. lappaceum

Generic Group

Gourd
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Difference Between Cantaloupe and Rambutan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Rambutan with peel is 34.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Rambutan 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 Rambutan is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.