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Cucumber and Cantaloupe

Benefits

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

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

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

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Allergy

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

Side Effects

Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

3.63 g8.16 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g0.90 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

1.67 g7.86 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.65 g0.84 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.190.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcg169.00 mcg
0 426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.73 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg0.11 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg21.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg36.70 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mg0.05 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg2.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcg26.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

6.00 mg7.60 mg
0 14.2
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Fat

0.11 g0.19 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

147.00 mg267.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg0.21 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg16.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

16.00 mg9.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg0.18 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

24.00 mg15.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.08 mg0.41 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.41 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

5.00 mg46.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

28.00 mg35.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.30 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

95.23 g90.15 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g0.65 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcalNA
15 299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcal34.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

NA34.00 kcal
0 187
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Calories in Dried Form

NA350.00 kcal
32 747
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Calories in Canned Form

NANA
17 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

NA64.00 kcal
17 461
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Calories in Jam

NA365.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

NA316.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable, Melon
Melon

Season

Spring, Summer
Summer

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

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Green
Orange

Inside Color

White
Creamy Orange

Shape

Cylindrical
Round

Texture

Crunchy
Juicy

Taste

Juicy, Watery
Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Origin

India
Africa, India

Grows on

Vines
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam
Sandy

Soil pH

6-6.85-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Dry, Hot

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

France
United States of America

Top Exporter

Spain
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Synonym

Not Available
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Cucumis

Species

C. sativus
C. melo

Generic Group

Not Available
Gourd

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.