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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
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 g
99+
8.16 g
99+
Fiber
0.50 g
40
0.90 g
37
Sugar
1.67 g
99+
7.86 g
38
Protein
0.65 g
99+
0.84 g
34
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19
8
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg
30
169.00 mcg
4
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
34
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
27
0.02 mg
39
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.73 mg
16
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
20
0.11 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.07 mg
23
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
21.00 mcg
13
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
36.70 mg
21
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg
40
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
2.50 mcg
25
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg
28
26.00 mcg
27
Choline
6.00 mg
20
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.11 g
99+
0.19 g
34
Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg
99+
267.00 mg
23
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.21 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
16.00 mg
7
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
9.00 mg
35
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.18 mg
15
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
15.00 mg
31
Manganese
0.08 mg
35
0.41 mg
8
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.30 mcg
14
0.41 mcg
12
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg
33
46.00 mg
17
Omega 6s
28.00 mg
99+
35.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mg
11
10.00 mg
8
Water Content
95.23 g
1
90.15 g
11
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.65 g
18
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal
99+
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcal
25
34.00 kcal
20
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
34.00 kcal
26
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
350.00 kcal
11
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
64.00 kcal
20
Calories in Jam
Not Available
365.00 kcal
4
Calories in Pie
Not Available
316.00 kcal
15
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
Yes
No
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
6-6.8
5-6.5
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
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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.
