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Eggplant and Cantaloupe

Benefits

Health Benefits

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

General Benefits

Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Along with 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

5.88 g8.16 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.00 g0.90 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

3.53 g7.86 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.98 g0.84 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg169.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3.50 mcg2.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

36.00 mcg26.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

6.90 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.18 g0.19 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

229.00 mg267.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.23 mg0.21 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg16.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

9.00 mg9.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

14.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.16 mg0.18 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

24.00 mg15.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.23 mg0.41 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.08 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

13.00 mg46.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

63.00 mg35.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

92.30 g90.15 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.66 g0.65 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

25.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

25.00 kcal34.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

24.00 kcal34.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

212.00 kcal350.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

24.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal64.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

-365.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

170.00 kcal316.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Melon

Season

Spring, Summer
Summer

Varieties

Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar

Seedless Variety

Color

Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Orange

Inside Color

White
Creamy Orange

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Juicy

Taste

Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Origin

India
Africa, India

Grows on

Bushes
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam
Sandy

Soil pH

6-75-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate
Dry, Hot

Facts

Facts about

  • In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
  • Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
  • Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
  • 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, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
United States of America

Top Exporter

China
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Solanum melongena
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Synonym

Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae
Dillenhidae

Order

Solanales
Cucurbitales

Family

Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Solanum
Cucumis

Species

S. melongena
C. melo

Generic Group

-
Gourd

Difference Between Eggplant and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Cantaloupe with peel is 25.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 25.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Eggplant 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 Eggplant and Cantaloupe is Solanales and Cucurbitales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.