Date and Cantaloupe
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
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
75.03 g
2
8.16 g
99+
Fiber
8.00 g
3
0.90 g
37
Sugar
63.35 g
1
7.86 g
38
Protein
2.45 g
6
0.84 g
34
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
169.00 mcg
4
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
20
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
13
0.02 mg
39
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg
5
0.73 mg
16
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg
3
0.11 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg
10
0.07 mg
23
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
21.00 mcg
13
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg
99+
36.70 mg
21
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcg
23
2.50 mcg
25
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcg
18
26.00 mcg
27
Choline
6.30 mg
17
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.39 g
22
0.19 g
34
Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg
3
267.00 mg
23
Iron
1.02 mg
12
0.21 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
16.00 mg
7
Calcium
39.00 mg
8
9.00 mg
35
Magnesium
43.00 mg
2
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.29 mg
9
0.18 mg
15
Phosphorus
62.00 mg
4
15.00 mg
31
Manganese
0.26 mg
17
0.41 mg
8
Copper
0.21 mg
7
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
3.00 mcg
4
0.41 mcg
12
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg
35
46.00 mg
17
Omega 6s
16.00 mg
99+
35.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
10.00 mg
8
Water Content
20.53 g
99+
90.15 g
11
Ash
1.60 g
4
0.65 g
18
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal
2
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
34.00 kcal
20
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
34.00 kcal
26
Calories in Dried Form
290.00 kcal
18
350.00 kcal
11
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal
1
64.00 kcal
20
Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal
2
365.00 kcal
4
Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal
13
316.00 kcal
15
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
No
No
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
8-10
5-6.5
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
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
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
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 Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available 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.
