Health Benefits
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
  
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
  
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, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, 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, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, 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, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
  
Allergic reaction
  
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, 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
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
268.00 kcal
  
24
240.00 kcal
  
34
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
290.00 kcal
  
11
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
  
16
294.00 kcal
  
20
Type
Melon
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
All seasons
  
Summer
  
Varieties
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
  
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Green, Yellow
  
Pink, Purple, Red
  
Inside Color
Light Green
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Grainy
  
Taste
Sweet
  
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
  
Origin
France
  
Caucasus
  
Grows on
Not Available
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
  
Soil pH
6-6.5
  
5.5-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Warm
  
Cold
  
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.
  
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
China
  
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Not Available
  
United Kingdom
  
Top Exporter
Not Available
  
Chile
  
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo
  
Prunus domestica
  
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
  
Rosales
  
Family
Cucurbitaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Cucumis
  
Prunus
  
Species
C. melo
  
P. domestica
  
Generic Group
Gourd
  
Rose
  
Difference Between Honeydew and Plum
We might think that Honeydew and Plum are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Honeydew and Plum Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Honeydew and Plum is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Honeydew and Plum with peel is Not Available and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Honeydew and Plum 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 Plum is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Plum belongs to Rosaceae family. Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.