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Cantaloupe and 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   
37
3.30 g   
18

Sugar
7.86 g   
38
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   
4
1.48 mcg   
34

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   
39
2.09 mg   
3

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.50 mcg   
25
0.00 mcg   
36

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
26.00 mcg   
27
0.00 mcg   
36

Choline
7.60 mg   
13
0.00 mg   
32

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   
35
10.70 mg   
33

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   
8
0.11 mg   
29

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   
17
0.00 mg   
38

Omega 6s
35.00 mg   
99+
0.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
10.00 mg   
8
0.00 mg   
16

Water Content
90.15 g   
11
84.00 g   
40

Ash
0.65 g   
18
0.00 g   
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
34.00 kcal   
20
31.00 kcal   
22

Calories in Frozen Form
34.00 kcal   
26
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal   
11
36.00 kcal   
99+

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
80.00 kcal   
11

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
64.00 kcal   
20
72.00 kcal   
15

Calories in Jam
365.00 kcal   
4
195.00 kcal   
27

Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal   
15
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 Not Available and Not Available 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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