Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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 g12.20 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
0.90 g1.60 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
7.86 g8.50 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.84 g1.00 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.100.08
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
169.00 mcg64.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.04 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.73 mg0.40 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.11 mg0.14 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg0.04 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
21.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.70 mg10.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg0.07 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.50 mcg2.10 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
26.00 mcg85.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
7.60 mg6.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.19 g0.30 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
267.00 mg173.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.21 mg0.32 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
16.00 mg3.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
9.00 mg16.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
12.00 mg9.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.18 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
15.00 mg15.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.41 mg0.11 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.10 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.41 mcg0.00 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
46.00 mg44.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
35.00 mg46.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
10.00 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
90.15 g86.13 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.65 g0.40 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA50.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
34.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
34.00 kcal46.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal350.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA75.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
64.00 kcal52.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
365.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal390.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Melon
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange
Red
Inside Color
Creamy Orange
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Crunchy
Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Africa, India
Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy
Sandy
Soil pH
5-6.55.5-8
3.5
10
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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.
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
Spain
Poland
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Prunus cerasus
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
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Prunus
Species
C. melo
P. cerasus
Generic Group
Gourd
Rose