Health Benefits
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
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, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
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, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
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
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Color
Green, Yellow
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Light Green
Brown
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Hot, Warm
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.
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Importer
Not Available
India
Top Exporter
Not Available
United Arab Emirates
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Arecidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Arecales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Arecaceae
Species
C. melo
P. dactylifera
Difference Between Honeydew and Date
We might think that Honeydew and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Honeydew and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Honeydew and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Honeydew and Date with peel is Not Available and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Honeydew and Date belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Honeydew and Date is Cucurbitales and Arecales respectively. Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.