Cantaloupe and Red Currant

Cantaloupe

Red Currant

Red Currant and Cantaloupe

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

Lactating Women

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

Carbs

8.16 g

99+

13.80 g

Fiber

0.90 g

4.30 g

Sugar

7.86 g

7.37 g

Protein

0.84 g

1.40 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.10

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg

2.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg

0.10 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mg

99+

0.06 mg

99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg

8.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg

41.00 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg

0.10 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcg

11.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcg

47.00 mcg

Choline

7.60 mg

Fat

0.19 g

0.20 g

Minerals

Potassium

267.00 mg

275.00 mg

Iron

0.21 mg

99+

1.00 mg

Sodium

16.00 mg

1.00 mg

Calcium

9.00 mg

33.00 mg

Magnesium

12.00 mg

13.00 mg

Zinc

0.18 mg

0.23 mg

Phosphorus

15.00 mg

44.00 mg

Manganese

0.41 mg

0.19 mg

Copper

0.04 mg

99+

0.11 mg

Selenium

0.41 mcg

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

46.00 mg

35.00 mg

Omega 6s

35.00 mg

99+

53.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg

Not Available

Water Content

90.15 g

83.95 g

99+

Ash

0.65 g

0.66 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Not Available

56.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

34.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal

308.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

64.00 kcal

70.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

365.00 kcal

165.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

316.00 kcal

260.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Melon

Berry

Season

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

Color

Orange

Red

Inside Color

Creamy Orange

Red

Shape

Round

Texture

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

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

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

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales

Saxifragales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Cucumis

Ribes

Species

C. melo

R. rubrum

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.