Cantaloupe and Red Currant
Benefits
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
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy
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
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
8.16 g
99+
13.80 g
34
Fiber
0.90 g
37
4.30 g
13
Sugar
7.86 g
38
7.37 g
40
Protein
0.84 g
34
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
169.00 mcg
4
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
23
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
39
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.73 mg
16
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.11 mg
99+
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
23
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
21.00 mcg
13
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.70 mg
21
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.50 mcg
25
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
26.00 mcg
27
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
7.60 mg
13
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.19 g
34
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
267.00 mg
23
275.00 mg
22
Iron
0.21 mg
99+
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
16.00 mg
7
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
9.00 mg
35
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.18 mg
15
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
15.00 mg
31
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
0.41 mg
8
0.19 mg
20
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
0.41 mcg
12
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
46.00 mg
17
35.00 mg
20
Omega 6s
35.00 mg
99+
53.00 mg
31
Sterol
Phytosterol
10.00 mg
8
Not Available
Water Content
90.15 g
11
83.95 g
99+
Ash
0.65 g
18
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
56.00 kcal
20
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
34.00 kcal
20
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
34.00 kcal
26
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal
11
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
64.00 kcal
20
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
365.00 kcal
4
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal
15
260.00 kcal
32
Characteristics
Type
Melon
Berry
Season
Summer
Summer
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
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange
Red
Inside Color
Creamy Orange
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Sour, Tart
Origin
Africa, India
Europe
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-6.5
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Cold
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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Russia
Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
Spain
Russia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Saxifragales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Ribes
Species
C. melo
R. rubrum
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 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.
