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Benefits

Health Benefits

Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

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 respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Regulates hair growth

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 cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Kidney and gallbladder diseases

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)
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

9.09 g6.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.80 g0.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.12 g2.76 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.54 g1.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.15
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg426.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.11 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.60 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.09 mg0.06 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg16.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

18.00 mg9.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.02 mg0.44 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.90 mcg1.10 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.14 g0.10 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

228.00 mg340.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.17 mg0.80 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

18.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg21.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.09 mg0.32 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

11.00 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.03 mg0.13 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.02 mg0.00 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.70 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

33.00 mg82.22 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

26.00 mg49.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg0.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

89.82 g94.20 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.41 g1.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

36.00 kcal26.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal30.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

36.00 kcal26.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal213.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

36.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal46.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

290.00 kcal130.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal244.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Melon
Berry

Season

All seasons
All seasons

Varieties

Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Yellow
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Inside Color

Light Green
Creamy Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Fibrous

Taste

Sweet
Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Origin

France
Mexico

Grows on

-
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.55.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Warm to hot climate

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.
  • The name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
  • The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
  • Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

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United States of America

Top Exporter

-
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis melo
Cucurbita maxima

Synonym

Cucumis Melo Inodorus
Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Cucurbita

Species

C. melo
Cucurbita mixta

Generic Group

Gourd
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Difference Between Honeydew and Pumpkin

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Honeydew and Pumpkin with peel is 36.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Honeydew and Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.