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1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
1.1.1 General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
1.3 Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
8.16 g13.80 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
0.90 g4.30 g
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
7.86 g7.37 g
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
0.84 g1.40 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.100.10
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
169.00 mcg2.00 mcg
Pomegranate
0 426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.04 mg
Apple
0 0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.05 mg
Apple
0 1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.73 mg0.10 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.11 mg0.06 mg
Lychee
0 1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg0.07 mg
Apple
0 0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
21.00 mcg8.00 mcg
Gojiberry
0 81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.70 mg41.00 mg
Olive
0 228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg0.10 mg
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.50 mcg11.00 mcg
Orange
0 40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
Avocado
0 5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
26.00 mcg47.00 mcg
Pineapple
0 834
2.4.13 Choline
7.60 mg7.60 mg
Gojiberry
0 14.2
2.5 Fat
0.19 g0.20 g
Physalis
0 33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
267.00 mg275.00 mg
Olive
42 840
2.6.2 Iron
0.21 mg1.00 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
2.6.3 Sodium
16.00 mg1.00 mg
Orange
0 1556
2.6.4 Calcium
9.00 mg33.00 mg
Longan
1 100
2.6.5 Magnesium
12.00 mg13.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.18 mg0.23 mg
Apple
0 2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
15.00 mg44.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.41 mg0.19 mg
Apple
0 3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.04 mg0.11 mg
Apple
0 2
2.6.10 Selenium
0.41 mcg0.60 mcg
Apple
0 63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
46.00 mg35.00 mg
Watermelon
0 318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
35.00 mg53.00 mg
Jambul
0 1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
10.00 mgNA
Jambul
0 87
2.9 Water Content
90.15 g83.95 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
2.10 Ash
0.65 g0.66 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA56.00 kcal
Cucumber
15 299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
34.00 kcalNA
Cucumber
12 354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
34.00 kcalNA
Rambutan
0 187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal308.00 kcal
Gojiberry
32 747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
NANA
Tomato
17 443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
64.00 kcal70.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
365.00 kcal165.00 kcal
Clementine
49 420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal260.00 kcal
Breadfruit
80 450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Melon
Berry
4.2 Season
Summer
Summer
4.3 Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Orange
Red
4.6 Inside Color
Creamy Orange
Red
4.7 Shape
Round
Round
4.8 Texture
Juicy
Juicy
4.9 Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Sour, Tart
4.10 Origin
Africa, India
Europe
4.11 Grows on
Vines
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Sandy
Moist, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
5-6.56-7
Cloudberry
3.5 10
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Cold
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.
  • The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
  • Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
  • There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
China
Russia
5.3.2 Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
5.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Spain
Russia
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Ribes rubrum
6.2 Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Not Available
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
7.7 Order
Cucurbitales
Saxifragales
7.8 Family
Cucurbitaceae
Grossulariaceae
7.9 Genus
Cucumis
Ribes
7.10 Species
C. melo
R. rubrum
7.11 Generic Group
Gourd
Saxifrage

Difference Between Cantaloupe and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Red Currant with peel is Not Available and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Red Currant belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cantaloupe and Red Currant is Cucurbitales and Saxifragales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.