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Gooseberry and Watermelon

Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Gastric irritation
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
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., Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

10.18 g7.55 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

4.30 g0.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

4.40 g6.20 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.88 g0.61 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.08
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 mcg28.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

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

0.30 mg0.18 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.29 mg0.22 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.05 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

27.70 mg8.10 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

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

2.60 mcg0.10 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg4,532.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

70.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg4.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.58 g0.15 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

198.00 mg112.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.31 mg0.24 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

25.00 mg7.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.12 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

27.00 mg11.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.14 mg0.04 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.07 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.40 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

46.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

271.00 mg50.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg2.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

87.87 g91.45 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.49 g0.25 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal30.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

44.00 kcal30.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

44.00 kcal30.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

360.00 kcal340.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcal30.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

40.00 kcal30.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal252.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal150.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit
Berry, Melon

Season

Summer
Summer

Varieties

Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White

Inside Color

Yellowish Green
Red

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Crispy
Crispy

Taste

Astringent
Sweet

Origin

Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Southern Africa

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.86-6.8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm
Dry, Hot

Facts

Facts about

  • Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
  • They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
  • Watermelon contain 91% of water.
  • In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
  • Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
  • There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Germany
China

Other Countries

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

-
Germany

Top Exporter

-
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes uva-crispa
Citrullus Lanatus

Synonym

Ribes grossularia
Citrullus vulgaris

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Saxifragales
Cucurbitales

Family

Grossulariaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Ribes
Citrullus

Species

R. uva-crispa
C. lanatus

Generic Group

Saxifrage
Gourd

Difference Between Gooseberry and Watermelon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Watermelon with peel is 44.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 44.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gooseberry and Watermelon 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 Gooseberry and Watermelon is Saxifragales and Cucurbitales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.