Cantaloupe

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Cantaloupe

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress

Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Hydrates skin

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Good conditioner

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Unknown

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

8.16 g15.70 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.90 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.86 g15.70 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.84 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.06

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg0.79 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mg0.00 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.00 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg0.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.00 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg0.00 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.19 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

267.00 mg138.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.21 mg1.90 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

16.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

9.00 mg20.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.18 mg1.00 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

15.00 mg15.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.41 mg0.00 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.00 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.41 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

46.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

35.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

10.00 mg0.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

90.15 g79.50 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.65 g0.30 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA69.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

34.00 kcal0.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal150.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA82.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

64.00 kcal105.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

365.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

316.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Melon

Tree fruit, Tropical

4.2 Season

Summer

Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring

4.3 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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange

Coral red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Orange

Greyish-white

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Sour, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Africa, India

Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy

Clay, Loam

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-6.55.5-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Humid

5 Facts

5.1 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

Thailand

5.3.2 Other Countries

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Singapore

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

Thailand

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Nephelium lappaceum

6.2 Synonym

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Rambota

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Sapindales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Sapindaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucumis

Nephelium

7.10 Species

C. melo

N. lappaceum

7.11 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 Not Available and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and Not Available 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.