Cucumber

Cantaloupe

Cucumber and Cantaloupe

Cucumber

Cantaloupe

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes

Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss

1.2 Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach

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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

3.63 g8.16 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.50 g0.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

1.67 g7.86 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.65 g0.84 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.190.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcg169.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.73 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg0.11 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg21.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg36.70 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mg0.05 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg2.50 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcg26.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

6.00 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.11 g0.19 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

147.00 mg267.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.28 mg0.21 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

16.00 mg9.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

13.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.20 mg0.18 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

24.00 mg15.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.08 mg0.41 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.30 mcg0.41 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

5.00 mg46.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

28.00 mg35.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

7.30 mg10.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

95.23 g90.15 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.38 g0.65 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcalNA

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcal34.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA34.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA350.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

NA64.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA365.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA316.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Fruit vegetable, Melon

Melon

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

4.3 Varieties

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian

Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark green, Green

Orange

4.6 Inside Color

White

Creamy Orange

4.7 Shape

Cylindrical

Round

4.8 Texture

Crunchy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Watery

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

4.10 Origin

India

Africa, India

4.11 Grows on

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam

Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.85-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Dry, Hot

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
It is made up of 96% water.
English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.

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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

France

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucumis

7.10 Species

C. sativus

C. melo

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Gourd

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Difference Between Cucumber and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Cantaloupe with peel is 15.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber 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 Cucumber and Cantaloupe is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.