Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
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)
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
8.16 g9.30 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
0.90 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
7.86 g2.50 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.84 g1.10 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.100.12
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
169.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.73 mg0.10 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.11 mg0.19 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg0.08 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
21.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.70 mg53.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg0.15 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.50 mcg0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
26.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
7.60 mg5.10 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 mg138.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.21 mg0.60 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
16.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
9.00 mg26.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
12.00 mg8.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.18 mg0.06 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
15.00 mg16.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.41 mg0.03 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.41 mcg0.40 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
46.00 mg26.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
35.00 mg63.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
10.00 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
90.15 g88.98 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.65 g0.30 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NANA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
34.00 kcal29.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
34.00 kcal22.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal267.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA21.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
64.00 kcal22.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
365.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal285.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Melon
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Creamy Orange
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Sour
Origin
Africa, India
China, India
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy
Well-drained
Soil pH
5-6.55.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Hot, Sunny
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.
- Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
- During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
- Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
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
China
Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Citrus limon
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
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Citrus
Species
C. melo
C. limon
Generic Group
Gourd
Citrus fruit