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Cantaloupe

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

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

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

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

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

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

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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

Carbs

75.03 g8.16 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

8.00 g0.90 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

63.35 g7.86 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.45 g0.84 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.10

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg169.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.27 mg0.73 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.59 mg0.11 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg21.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.40 mg36.70 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.05 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.70 mcg2.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

75.00 mcg26.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

6.30 mg7.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.39 g0.19 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

656.00 mg267.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.02 mg0.21 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

39.00 mg9.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

43.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.29 mg0.18 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

62.00 mg15.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.26 mg0.41 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.21 mg0.04 mg

0 2

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Selenium

3.00 mcg0.41 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

3.00 mg46.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

16.00 mg35.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

20.53 g90.15 g

0 95.23

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Ash

1.60 g0.65 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

282.00 kcal34.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

282.00 kcal34.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

282.00 kcal34.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

290.00 kcal350.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

282.00 kcal34.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

461.00 kcal64.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

384.00 kcal365.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

321.00 kcal316.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Melon

Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

Varieties

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Orange

Inside Color

Brown

Creamy Orange

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Origin

Iraq

Africa, India

Grows on

Trees

Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Sandy

Soil pH

8-105-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Warm

Dry, Hot

Facts

Facts about

Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

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

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Egypt

China

Other Countries

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

India

United States of America

Top Exporter

United Arab Emirates

Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Phoenix Dactylifera

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Synonym

Phoenix dactylifera

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Arecidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Arecales

Cucurbitales

Family

Arecaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Phoenix

Cucumis

Species

P. dactylifera

C. melo

Generic Group

Palm

Gourd

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Difference Between Date and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Cantaloupe with peel is 282.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 282.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date and Cantaloupe belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Date and Cantaloupe is Arecales and Cucurbitales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.