Honeydew and Apricot
Benefits
Health Benefits
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
9.09 g
99+
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
0.80 g
38
2.00 g
26
Sugar
8.12 g
34
9.00 g
28
Protein
0.54 g
99+
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.13
13
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
96.00 mcg
6
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
26
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg
34
0.60 mg
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg
39
0.24 mg
22
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.09 mg
16
0.05 mg
33
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
9.00 mcg
26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
18.00 mg
39
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.02 mg
99+
0.89 mg
11
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.90 mcg
21
3.30 mcg
20
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
89.00 mcg
15
Choline
7.60 mg
13
2.80 mg
29
Fat
0.14 g
39
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
228.00 mg
32
259.00 mg
26
Iron
0.17 mg
99+
0.40 mg
29
Sodium
18.00 mg
6
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.09 mg
24
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
11.00 mg
35
23.00 mg
22
Manganese
0.03 mg
99+
0.08 mg
36
Copper
0.02 mg
99+
0.08 mg
30
Selenium
0.70 mcg
9
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
33.00 mg
21
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
26.00 mg
99+
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
18.00 mg
6
Water Content
89.82 g
12
86.35 g
31
Ash
0.41 g
32
0.75 g
15
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
48.00 kcal
25
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
36.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
36.00 kcal
24
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
268.00 kcal
24
241.00 kcal
33
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
58.00 kcal
23
Calories in Jam
290.00 kcal
11
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
265.00 kcal
31
Characteristics
Type
Melon
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Light Green
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Smooth, Sweet
Origin
France
China
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
6.5-8
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Dry, Hot
Facts
Facts about
- The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
- 90% of a honeydew is water.
- In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
- Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo
Prunus armeniaca
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Prunus
Species
C. melo
P. armeniaca
Generic Group
Gourd
Rose
Difference Between Honeydew and Apricot
We might think that Honeydew and Apricot are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Honeydew and Apricot Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Honeydew and Apricot is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Honeydew and Apricot with peel is Not Available and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Honeydew and Apricot 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 Honeydew and Apricot is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
