Benefits
Health Benefits
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, 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 pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
9.09 g11.42 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
0.80 g1.40 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
8.12 g9.92 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.54 g0.70 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.050.06
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg17.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg0.42 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg0.14 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.09 mg0.03 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
18.00 mg9.50 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.02 mg0.26 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.90 mcg6.40 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg73.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
7.60 mg1.90 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.14 g0.28 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
228.00 mg157.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.17 mg0.17 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
18.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
6.00 mg6.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
10.00 mg7.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.09 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
11.00 mg16.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.03 mg0.05 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.02 mg0.06 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.70 mcg0.00 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
33.00 mg0.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
26.00 mg44.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA7.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
89.82 g87.02 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.41 g0.40 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA46.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
36.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
36.00 kcal49.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
268.00 kcal240.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA63.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal70.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
290.00 kcal220.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal294.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Melon
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
Light Green
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Grainy
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
France
Syria
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.55.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold
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.
- The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
- Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
- This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
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
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Gourd
Not Available