Honeydew and Jambul
Benefits
Health Benefits
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
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, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects 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, NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
9.09 g
99+
14.00 g
32
Fiber
0.80 g
38
0.60 g
39
Sugar
8.12 g
34
Not Available
Protein
0.54 g
99+
1.00 g
26
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
26
0.02 mg
39
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg
34
0.25 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg
39
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.09 mg
16
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
18.00 mg
39
11.85 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.02 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.90 mcg
21
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
Not Available
Choline
7.60 mg
13
Not Available
Fat
0.14 g
39
0.23 g
32
Minerals
Potassium
228.00 mg
32
55.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.17 mg
99+
1.41 mg
10
Sodium
18.00 mg
6
26.20 mg
3
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
11.65 mg
31
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
35.00 mg
3
Zinc
0.09 mg
24
Not Available
Phosphorus
11.00 mg
35
15.60 mg
30
Manganese
0.03 mg
99+
Not Available
Copper
0.02 mg
99+
Not Available
Selenium
0.70 mcg
9
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
33.00 mg
21
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
26.00 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
89.82 g
12
84.75 g
38
Ash
0.41 g
32
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
60.00 kcal
18
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
80.00 kcal
13
Calories in Jam
290.00 kcal
11
120.00 kcal
36
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
300.00 kcal
18
Characteristics
Type
Melon
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Black, Magenta, Purple
Inside Color
Light Green
Purple
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Astringent, Sweet
Origin
France
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
6.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid, Rainfall
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.
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
India
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Not Available
Not Available
Top Exporter
Not Available
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo
Syzygium cumini
Synonym
Not Available
Eugenia cumini
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Myrtales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Syzygium
Species
C. melo
S. cumini
Generic Group
Gourd
Not Available
Difference Between Honeydew and Jambul
We might think that Honeydew and Jambul are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Honeydew and Jambul Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Honeydew and Jambul is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Honeydew and Jambul with peel is Not Available and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Honeydew and Jambul 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 Jambul is Cucurbitales and Myrtales respectively. Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family. Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
