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Benefits

Health Benefits

Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension

General Benefits

Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Hair Benefits

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

Allergic reaction
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

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, 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 g13.30 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.80 g0.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.12 g3.90 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.54 g2.30 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.17
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg150.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.11 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg2.80 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.62 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.09 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg10.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

18.00 mg28.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.02 mg0.50 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.90 mcg0.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcg335.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg2.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.14 g0.00 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

228.00 mg170.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.17 mg1.30 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

18.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg12.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg8.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.09 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

11.00 mg39.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.03 mg0.40 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.02 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.70 mcg0.90 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

33.00 mg60.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

26.00 mg80.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg9.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

89.82 g92.70 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.41 g0.80 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

36.00 kcal77.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal36.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

36.00 kcal53.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal92.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

36.00 kcal53.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal60.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

290.00 kcal238.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal320.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Melon
Fruit vegetable

Season

All seasons
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange

Inside Color

Light Green
Orange

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
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Origin

France
Chile, Peru

Grows on

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Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
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Soil pH

6-6.55-6.1
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
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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.
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
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Other Countries

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

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Netherlands

Top Exporter

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Colombia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis melo
Physalis Peruviana

Synonym

Cucumis Melo Inodorus
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Asteridae

Order

Cucurbitales
Solanales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Physalis

Species

C. melo
Physalis

Generic Group

Gourd
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Difference Between Honeydew and Physalis

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Honeydew and Physalis with peel is 36.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Honeydew and Physalis belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Honeydew and Physalis is Cucurbitales and Solanales respectively. Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.