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Cantaloupe and Strawberry


Strawberry and Cantaloupe


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress  
Anti depressant, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation  

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases  

Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting  
Chest pains, Eczema, Hives inside the cheeks, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling, Watery eyes  

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion  
Allergic reaction  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
No  

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)  
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
8.16 g  
99+
7.68 g  
99+

Fiber
0.90 g  
37
2.00 g  
26

Sugar
7.86 g  
38
4.89 g  
99+

Protein
0.84 g  
34
0.67 g  
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10  
15
0.09  
16

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
169.00 mcg  
4
1.00 mcg  
36

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg  
23
0.02 mg  
35

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg  
39
0.02 mg  
36

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.73 mg  
16
0.39 mg  
37

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.11 mg  
99+
0.13 mg  
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg  
23
0.05 mg  
38

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
21.00 mcg  
13
24.00 mcg  
10

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.70 mg  
21
58.80 mg  
13

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg  
39
0.29 mg  
24

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.50 mcg  
25
2.20 mcg  
26

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
26.00 mcg  
27
26.00 mcg  
27

Choline
7.60 mg  
13
5.70 mg  
21

Fat
0.19 g  
34
0.30 g  
28

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
267.00 mg  
23
153.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.21 mg  
99+
0.41 mg  
28

Sodium
16.00 mg  
7
1.00 mg  
20

Calcium
9.00 mg  
35
16.00 mg  
25

Magnesium
12.00 mg  
23
13.00 mg  
22

Zinc
0.18 mg  
15
0.14 mg  
19

Phosphorus
15.00 mg  
31
24.00 mg  
21

Manganese
0.41 mg  
8
0.39 mg  
10

Copper
0.04 mg  
99+
0.05 mg  
99+

Selenium
0.41 mcg  
12
0.40 mcg  
13

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
46.00 mg  
17
65.00 mg  
12

Omega 6s
35.00 mg  
99+
90.00 mg  
21

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
10.00 mg  
8
12.00 mg  
7

Water Content
90.15 g  
11
90.95 g  
8

Ash
0.65 g  
18
0.40 g  
33

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available  
33.00 kcal  
35

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
34.00 kcal  
20
Not Available  

Calories in Frozen Form
34.00 kcal  
26
35.00 kcal  
25

Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal  
11
375.00 kcal  
7

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available  
92.00 kcal  
7

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
64.00 kcal  
20
Not Available  

Calories in Jam
365.00 kcal  
4
Not Available  

Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal  
15
Not Available  

Characteristics

Type
Melon  
Berry  

Season
Summer  
Spring, Summer  

Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar  
Allstar, Annapolis, Cavendish, Chandler, Earliglow, Flavorfest, Honeoye, Jewel, Northeaster, San Andreas, Seascape, Tribute and Tristar  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Orange  
Bright red  

Inside Color
Creamy Orange  
Pink  

Shape
Round  
Conical  

Texture
Juicy  
Juicy  

Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet  
Sour-Sweet  

Origin
Africa, India  
Europe  

Grows on
Vines  
Bushes  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy  
Loam  

Soil pH
5-6.5  
6-6.5  

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.
  
  • Strawberry is the only fruit with seeds on its covering.
  • Belgium has a museum dedicated to strawberries.
  • Americans eat almost 3.4 pounds of fresh strawberries each year.
  • They are believed to be an aphrodisiac.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China  
United States of America  

Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America  
Egypt, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Turkey  

Top Importer
United States of America  
Canada  

Top Exporter
Spain  
United States of America  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis  
Fragaria Ananassa  

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  
Fragaria  

Species
C. melo  
F. ananassa  

Generic Group
Gourd  
Rose  

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Difference Between Cantaloupe and Strawberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Strawberry with peel is Not Available and 33.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Strawberry 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 Strawberry is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Strawberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Strawberry belongs to Fragaria genus of F. ananassa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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