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Honeydew and Elderberry

Benefits

Health Benefits

Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Heart care

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 oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair

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, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, 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

9.09 g18.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.80 g7.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.12 g7.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.54 g0.66 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.04
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg30.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.07 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.06 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.50 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 mg0.23 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

18.00 mg36.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.02 mg2.32 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.90 mcg0.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.14 g0.50 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

228.00 mg280.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.17 mg1.60 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

18.00 mg6.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg38.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg5.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.09 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

11.00 mg39.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.03 mg0.50 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.02 mg0.06 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.70 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

33.00 mg85.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

26.00 mg162.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg22.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

89.82 g79.80 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.41 g0.60 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

36.00 kcal73.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal73.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

36.00 kcal73.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal340.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

36.00 kcal73.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal200.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

290.00 kcal280.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal310.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Melon
Berry

Season

All seasons
Autumn

Varieties

Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Yellow
Black, Red

Inside Color

Light Green
Magenta

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Juicy, Sweet

Origin

France
Europe

Grows on

-
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.55.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Warm to hot climate

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.
  • According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
  • Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
United States of America

Other Countries

Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Colombia, India, Mexico

Top Importer

-
-

Top Exporter

-
-

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis melo
Sambucus nigra

Synonym

Cucumis Melo Inodorus
Sambucus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Asteridae

Order

Cucurbitales
Dipsacales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Adoxaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Sambucus

Species

C. melo
S. nigra

Generic Group

Gourd
Moschatel

Difference Between Honeydew and Elderberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Honeydew and Elderberry with peel is 36.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Honeydew and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Cucurbitales and Dipsacales respectively. Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.