Honeydew and Red Currant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
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 oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair
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
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
9.09 g
99+
13.80 g
34
Fiber
0.80 g
38
4.30 g
13
Sugar
8.12 g
34
7.37 g
40
Protein
0.54 g
99+
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
26
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg
34
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg
39
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.09 mg
16
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
18.00 mg
39
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.02 mg
99+
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.90 mcg
21
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
7.60 mg
13
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.14 g
39
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
228.00 mg
32
275.00 mg
22
Iron
0.17 mg
99+
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
18.00 mg
6
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.09 mg
24
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
11.00 mg
35
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
0.03 mg
99+
0.19 mg
20
Copper
0.02 mg
99+
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
0.70 mcg
9
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
33.00 mg
21
35.00 mg
20
Omega 6s
26.00 mg
99+
53.00 mg
31
Sterol
Water Content
89.82 g
12
83.95 g
99+
Ash
0.41 g
32
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
56.00 kcal
20
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
36.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
36.00 kcal
24
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
268.00 kcal
24
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
290.00 kcal
11
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
260.00 kcal
32
Characteristics
Type
Melon
Berry
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Red
Inside Color
Light Green
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sour, Tart
Origin
France
Europe
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
6-7
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.
- The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Russia
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
Not Available
Germany
Top Exporter
Not Available
Russia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo
Ribes rubrum
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
Saxifragales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Ribes
Species
C. melo
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Gourd
Saxifrage
Difference Between Honeydew and Red Currant
We might think that Honeydew and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Honeydew and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Honeydew and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Honeydew and Red Currant with peel is Not Available and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Honeydew and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Cucurbitales and Saxifragales respectively. Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
