Gojiberry and Cantaloupe
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
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
69.21 g
3
8.16 g
99+
Fiber
8.00 g
3
0.90 g
37
Sugar
13.00 g
11
7.86 g
38
Protein
14.07 g
1
0.84 g
34
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.20
7
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
169.00 mcg
4
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
1.30 mg
1
0.02 mg
39
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.73 mg
16
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.11 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.07 mg
23
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
21.00 mcg
13
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
19.20 mg
38
36.70 mg
21
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg
99+
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
2.50 mcg
25
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
26.00 mcg
27
Choline
0.00 mg
32
7.60 mg
13
Fat
1.00 g
6
0.19 g
34
Minerals
Potassium
840.00 mg
1
267.00 mg
23
Iron
9.00 mg
1
0.21 mg
99+
Sodium
24.00 mg
4
16.00 mg
7
Calcium
100.00 mg
1
9.00 mg
35
Magnesium
0.00 mg
31
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
2.70 mg
1
0.18 mg
15
Phosphorus
0.00 mg
99+
15.00 mg
31
Manganese
0.00 mg
99+
0.41 mg
8
Copper
2.00 mg
1
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
63.70 mcg
1
0.41 mcg
12
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
46.00 mg
17
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
35.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
10.00 mg
8
Water Content
0.00 g
99+
90.15 g
11
Ash
0.00 g
99+
0.65 g
18
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
32.00 kcal
36
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
34.00 kcal
20
Calories in Frozen Form
90.00 kcal
6
34.00 kcal
26
Calories in Dried Form
32.00 kcal
99+
350.00 kcal
11
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal
35
64.00 kcal
20
Calories in Jam
180.00 kcal
29
365.00 kcal
4
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal
38
316.00 kcal
15
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Melon
Season
Autumn
Summer
Varieties
No Types
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Scarlet red
Orange
Inside Color
Orange
Creamy Orange
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Tough
Juicy
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Origin
Unknown
Africa, India
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy
Soil pH
6.8-8.1
5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Dry, Hot
Facts
Facts about
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
- 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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America
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
Lycium barbarum
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Synonym
Wolfberry
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Unknown
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Lycium
Cucumis
Species
L. barbarum
C. melo
Generic Group
Not Available
Gourd
Difference Between Gojiberry and Cantaloupe
We might think that Gojiberry and Cantaloupe are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and Cantaloupe Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and Cantaloupe is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Cantaloupe with peel is 32.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gojiberry and Cantaloupe belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Gojiberry and Cantaloupe is Solanales and Cucurbitales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
