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Honeydew and Plum


Plum and Honeydew


Benefits

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)   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
9.09 g   
99+
11.42 g   
99+

Fiber
0.80 g   
38
1.40 g   
32

Sugar
8.12 g   
34
9.92 g   
22

Protein
0.54 g   
99+
0.70 g   
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05   
22
0.06   
21

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg   
32
17.00 mcg   
22

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
26
0.03 mg   
33

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg   
99+
0.03 mg   
33

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg   
34
0.42 mg   
35

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg   
39
0.14 mg   
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.09 mg   
16
0.03 mg   
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg   
16
5.00 mcg   
30

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
18.00 mg   
39
9.50 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.02 mg   
99+
0.26 mg   
26

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.90 mcg   
21
6.40 mcg   
12

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg   
26
73.00 mcg   
19

Choline
7.60 mg   
13
1.90 mg   
31

Fat
0.14 g   
39
0.28 g   
29

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
228.00 mg   
32
157.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.17 mg   
99+
0.17 mg   
99+

Sodium
18.00 mg   
6
0.00 mg   
21

Calcium
6.00 mg   
39
6.00 mg   
39

Magnesium
10.00 mg   
25
7.00 mg   
28

Zinc
0.09 mg   
24
0.10 mg   
23

Phosphorus
11.00 mg   
35
16.00 mg   
29

Manganese
0.03 mg   
99+
0.05 mg   
99+

Copper
0.02 mg   
99+
0.06 mg   
39

Selenium
0.70 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
17

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
33.00 mg   
21
0.00 mg   
38

Omega 6s
26.00 mg   
99+
44.00 mg   
36

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available   
7.00 mg   
12

Water Content
89.82 g   
12
87.02 g   
26

Ash
0.41 g   
32
0.40 g   
33

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available   
46.00 kcal   
27

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
36.00 kcal   
19
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
36.00 kcal   
24
49.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Dried Form
268.00 kcal   
24
240.00 kcal   
34

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
63.00 kcal   
17

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal   
30
71.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Jam
290.00 kcal   
11
310.00 kcal   
9

Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal   
16
294.00 kcal   
20

Characteristics

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

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   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucumis melo   
Prunus domestica   

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   
Rosales   

Family
Cucurbitaceae   
Rosaceae   

Genus
Cucumis   
Prunus   

Species
C. melo   
P. domestica   

Generic Group
Gourd   
Rose   

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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.

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