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Benefits

Health Benefits

Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid

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-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, 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, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, 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, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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, Don't eat after meal

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

9.09 g10.82 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.80 g1.70 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.12 g7.82 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.54 g0.50 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.05
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg47.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.36 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.19 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.09 mg0.04 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg38.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

18.00 mg62.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.02 mg0.30 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.90 mcg2.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg1,828.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcg89.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg6.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.14 g0.26 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

228.00 mg182.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.17 mg0.25 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

18.00 mg8.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg20.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg21.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.09 mg0.08 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

11.00 mg10.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.03 mg0.04 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.02 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.70 mcg0.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

33.00 mg47.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

26.00 mg11.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg16.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

89.82 g88.00 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 kcal43.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal43.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

36.00 kcal39.28 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal258.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

36.00 kcal57.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal57.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

290.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal220.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Melon
Melon, Tree fruit

Season

All seasons
All seasons

Varieties

Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Yellow
Orange, Yellow

Inside Color

Light Green
Orange

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Sweet
Luscious, Sweet

Origin

France
Mexico, Central America

Grows on

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Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.54.5-8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Warm, Without frosts

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.
  • Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
  • Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
  • Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
India

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

-
United States of America

Top Exporter

-
Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis melo
Carica papaya

Synonym

Cucumis Melo Inodorus
Carica Papaya

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Brassicales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Caricaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Carica

Species

C. melo
C. papaya

Generic Group

Gourd
Papaya

Difference Between Honeydew and Papaya

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Honeydew and Papaya with peel is 36.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Honeydew and Papaya 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 Papaya is Cucurbitales and Brassicales respectively. Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family. Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.