Benefits
Health Benefits
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, 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, 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, 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
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Chances of sunburn
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)
Along with meal, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
9.09 g10.50 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
0.80 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
8.12 g1.70 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
0.050.07
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg2.00 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 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg0.20 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg0.22 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.09 mg0.05 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
18.00 mg29.10 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.02 mg0.22 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 mg5.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.14 g0.20 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
228.00 mg102.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.17 mg0.60 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
18.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
6.00 mg33.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
10.00 mg6.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.09 mg0.11 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
11.00 mg18.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.03 mg0.01 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.02 mg0.07 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.70 mcg0.40 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
33.00 mg19.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
26.00 mg36.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
89.82 g88.26 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.41 g0.30 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NANA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
36.00 kcal30.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
36.00 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
268.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA20.68 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal30.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
290.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal420.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Melon
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Light Green
Light Green
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Acidic, Sour
Origin
France
India
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
6-6.56-7.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny, 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.
- Lime is the called as the powerhouse of flavors.
- Fresh lime juice is so acidic that it can dissolve concrete.
- Limes are more fragrant and acidic than lemons.
- Persian limes are almost seedless and thorn less.
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
China
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo
Citrus aurantifolia
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
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Citrus
Species
C. melo
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Gourd
Citrus fruit