Health Benefits
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
  
Cancer prevention, Cures fatigue, Heart care, Prevents strokes
  
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, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of blackheads, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
  
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, 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, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
  
Increase in blood sugar level, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
  
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)
  
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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Dried Form
268.00 kcal
  
24
314.00 kcal
  
15
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
290.00 kcal
  
11
250.00 kcal
  
19
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
  
16
120.00 kcal
  
99+
Type
Melon
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
All seasons
  
Spring, Summer
  
Varieties
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
  
Alphonso, Valencia Pride, Badami, Chaunsa, Nam Dok Mai, Glenn, Sindhri, Madame Francique, Kesar and Keitt
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Green, Yellow
  
Orange, Red, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Light Green
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Sweet
  
Sweet
  
Origin
France
  
Southern Asia
  
Grows on
Not Available
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil pH
6-6.5
  
4.5-7
  
Climatic Conditions
Warm
  
Humid, Warm to hot climate
  
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.
  
- A mango tree can bear fruits even after the age of 300 years.
- Height of a mango tree can be as high as 100 feet.
- In India, mango is known as a symbol of love. Also, a mango basket is considered as the sign of friendship.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
India
  
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
  
Top Importer
Not Available
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Not Available
  
Mexico
  
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo
  
Mangifera Indica
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Cucurbitales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Cucurbitaceae
  
Anacardiaceae
  
Genus
Cucumis
  
Mangifera
  
Species
C. melo
  
M. indica
  
Generic Group
Gourd
  
Cashew