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Cranberry and Cantaloupe


Cantaloupe and Cranberry


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention   
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress   

General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones   
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss   

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne   
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases   

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

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips   
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting   

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting   
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed   
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)   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
12.20 g   
39
8.16 g   
99+

Fiber
4.60 g   
12
0.90 g   
37

Sugar
4.04 g   
99+
7.86 g   
38

Protein
0.39 g   
99+
0.84 g   
34

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03   
25
0.10   
15

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg   
32
169.00 mcg   
4

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg   
99+
0.04 mg   
23

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg   
38
0.02 mg   
39

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg   
99+
0.73 mg   
16

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
14
0.11 mg   
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg   
30
0.07 mg   
23

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
1.00 mcg   
34
21.00 mcg   
13

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
13.30 mg   
99+
36.70 mg   
21

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.20 mg   
7
0.05 mg   
39

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
5.10 mcg   
14
2.50 mcg   
25

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
91.00 mcg   
14
26.00 mcg   
27

Choline
5.50 mg   
23
7.60 mg   
13

Fat
0.13 g   
40
0.19 g   
34

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
85.00 mg   
99+
267.00 mg   
23

Iron
0.25 mg   
40
0.21 mg   
99+

Sodium
2.00 mg   
18
16.00 mg   
7

Calcium
8.00 mg   
37
9.00 mg   
35

Magnesium
6.00 mg   
29
12.00 mg   
23

Zinc
0.10 mg   
23
0.18 mg   
15

Phosphorus
13.00 mg   
33
15.00 mg   
31

Manganese
0.36 mg   
11
0.41 mg   
8

Copper
0.06 mg   
36
0.04 mg   
99+

Selenium
0.10 mcg   
16
0.41 mcg   
12

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
22.00 mg   
24
46.00 mg   
17

Omega 6s
33.00 mg   
99+
35.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available   
10.00 mg   
8

Water Content
87.13 g   
25
90.15 g   
11

Ash
0.20 g   
99+
0.65 g   
18

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
46.00 kcal   
27
Not Available   

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
34.00 kcal   
20

Calories in Frozen Form
42.00 kcal   
21
34.00 kcal   
26

Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal   
16
350.00 kcal   
11

Calories in Canned Form
151.00 kcal   
2
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
54.00 kcal   
26
64.00 kcal   
20

Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal   
33
365.00 kcal   
4

Calories in Pie
164.00 kcal   
99+
316.00 kcal   
15

Characteristics

Type
Berry   
Melon   

Season
Autumn   
Summer   

Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens   
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Red   
Orange   

Inside Color
White   
Creamy Orange   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Juicy   
Juicy   

Taste
Bitter, Tart   
Juicy, Musky, Sweet   

Origin
North America   
Africa, India   

Grows on
Trees   
Vines   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained   
Sandy   

Soil pH
4.5-5   
5-6.5   

Climatic Conditions
Warm   
Dry, Hot   

Facts

Facts about
  • Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
  • They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
  • Cranberries do not grow in water.
  
  • 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.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
United States of America   
China   

Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine   
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America   

Top Importer
Europe   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
United States of America   
Spain   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon   
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis   

Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus   
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Dillenhidae   

Order
Ericales   
Cucurbitales   

Family
Ericaceae   
Cucurbitaceae   

Genus
Vaccinium   
Cucumis   

Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon   
C. melo   

Generic Group
Heath   
Gourd   

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Difference Between Cranberry and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Cantaloupe with peel is 46.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Cantaloupe 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 Cranberry and Cantaloupe is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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