Cantaloupe

Red Currant

Cantaloupe and Red Currant

Cantaloupe

Red Currant

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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

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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)

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

2.2 Carbs

8.16 g13.80 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.90 g4.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.86 g7.37 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.84 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mg0.06 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg41.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcg11.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcg47.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.19 g0.20 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

267.00 mg275.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.21 mg1.00 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

16.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

9.00 mg33.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.18 mg0.23 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

15.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.41 mg0.19 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.11 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.41 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

46.00 mg35.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

35.00 mg53.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

10.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

90.15 g83.95 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.65 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA56.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

34.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal308.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

64.00 kcal70.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

365.00 kcal165.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

316.00 kcal260.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Melon

Berry

4.2 Season

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

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4.5 Color

Orange

Red

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Orange

Red

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

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

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

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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

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

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

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

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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 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 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.