Honeydew and Pomegranate
Benefits
Health Benefits
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, 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, Itching
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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+
18.70 g
14
Fiber
0.80 g
38
4.00 g
14
Sugar
8.12 g
34
13.67 g
10
Protein
0.54 g
99+
1.67 g
13
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
26
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.05 mg
19
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg
34
0.29 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg
39
0.38 mg
9
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.09 mg
16
0.08 mg
22
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
38.00 mcg
5
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
18.00 mg
39
10.20 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.02 mg
99+
0.60 mg
16
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.90 mcg
21
16.40 mcg
5
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
7.60 mg
13
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.14 g
39
1.17 g
5
Minerals
Potassium
228.00 mg
32
236.00 mg
29
Iron
0.17 mg
99+
0.30 mg
35
Sodium
18.00 mg
6
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
10.00 mg
34
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.09 mg
24
0.35 mg
7
Phosphorus
11.00 mg
35
36.00 mg
13
Manganese
0.03 mg
99+
0.12 mg
28
Copper
0.02 mg
99+
0.16 mg
10
Selenium
0.70 mcg
9
0.50 mcg
11
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
33.00 mg
21
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
26.00 mg
99+
79.00 mg
25
Sterol
Water Content
89.82 g
12
77.93 g
99+
Ash
0.41 g
32
0.53 g
23
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
36.00 kcal
19
83.00 kcal
8
Calories in Frozen Form
36.00 kcal
24
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
268.00 kcal
24
366.66 kcal
8
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
290.00 kcal
11
210.00 kcal
25
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
360.00 kcal
9
Characteristics
Type
Melon
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Dark red, Light pink-red
Inside Color
Light Green
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
France
India, Iran
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Soil pH
6-6.5
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Dry, Hot
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.
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Iran
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Top Importer
Not Available
Europe
Top Exporter
Not Available
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo
Punica granatum
Synonym
Not Available
Punica malus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Myrtales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Cucumis
Punica
Species
C. melo
P. granatum
Generic Group
Gourd
Pomegranate
Difference Between Honeydew and Pomegranate
We might think that Honeydew and Pomegranate are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Honeydew and Pomegranate Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Honeydew and Pomegranate is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Honeydew and Pomegranate with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Honeydew and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate is Cucurbitales and Myrtales respectively. Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
