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Cantaloupe and Tamarillo

Cantaloupe
Tamarillo
Tamarillo and Cantaloupe


Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress  
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss  
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases  
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress  
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  
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion  
Heart burn  
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)  
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)  
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Carbs
8.16 g  
99+
3.80 g  
99+
Fiber
0.90 g  
39
3.30 g  
19
Sugar
7.86 g  
99+
1.00 g  
99+
Protein
0.84 g  
34
2.00 g  
10
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10  
15
0.52  
1
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
169.00 mcg  
5
1.48 mcg  
36
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg  
23
0.04 mg  
22
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg  
39
0.00 mg  
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.73 mg  
16
0.27 mg  
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.11 mg  
99+
0.00 mg  
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg  
23
0.20 mg  
8
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
21.00 mcg  
13
4.00 mcg  
31
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.70 mg  
21
29.80 mg  
29
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg  
99+
2.09 mg  
4
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.50 mcg  
26
0.00 mcg  
99+
Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
26.00 mcg  
30
0.00 mcg  
40
Choline
7.60 mg  
16
0.00 mg  
39
Fat
0.19 g  
34
0.36 g  
24
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
267.00 mg  
23
321.00 mg  
16
Iron
0.21 mg  
99+
0.57 mg  
22
Sodium
16.00 mg  
7
1.44 mg  
19
Calcium
9.00 mg  
36
10.70 mg  
34
Magnesium
12.00 mg  
23
20.60 mg  
13
Zinc
0.18 mg  
15
0.15 mg  
18
Phosphorus
15.00 mg  
31
38.90 mg  
10
Manganese
0.41 mg  
11
0.11 mg  
33
Copper
0.04 mg  
99+
0.05 mg  
40
Selenium
0.41 mcg  
12
0.10 mcg  
16
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
46.00 mg  
19
0.00 mg  
99+
Omega 6s
35.00 mg  
99+
0.00 mg  
99+
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
10.00 mg  
18
0.00 mg  
26
Water Content
90.15 g  
13
84.00 g  
99+
Ash
0.65 g  
19
0.00 g  
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
34.00 kcal  
99+
31.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
34.00 kcal  
99+
31.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Frozen Form
34.00 kcal  
99+
31.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal  
13
36.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Canned Form
34.00 kcal  
99+
80.00 kcal  
17
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
64.00 kcal  
21
72.00 kcal  
16
Calories in Jam
365.00 kcal  
4
195.00 kcal  
27
Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal  
17
180.00 kcal  
99+
Characteristics
Type
Melon  
Fruit vegetable  
Season
Summer  
All seasons  
Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar  
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red  
Seedless Variety
No  
No  
Color
Orange  
Orange, Red, Yellow  
Inside Color
Creamy Orange  
Creamy Yellow  
Shape
Round  
Round  
Texture
Juicy  
Fleshy  
Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet  
Tangy, Tart  
Origin
Africa, India  
South Africa  
Grows on
Vines  
Trees  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy  
Sandy loam, Well-drained  
Soil pH
5-6.5  
5.8-7  
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot  
Rainfall, Warm  
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.
  
  • Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
  • The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes  
Yes  
Beer
Yes  
No  
Spirits
Yes  
No  
Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China  
New Zealand  
Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America  
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines  
Top Importer
United States of America  
United States of America  
Top Exporter
Spain  
New Zealand  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis  
Solanum betaceum  
Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus  
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra  
Classification
Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  
Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Subclass
Dillenhidae  
Asteridae  
Order
Cucurbitales  
Solanales  
Family
Cucurbitaceae  
Solanaceae  
Genus
Cucumis  
Solanum  
Species
C. melo  
Solanum betaceum  
Generic Group
Gourd  
Nightshade  
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Difference Between Cantaloupe and Tamarillo

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Tamarillo with peel is 34.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Tamarillo 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 Tamarillo is Cucurbitales and Solanales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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