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Benefits

Health Benefits

Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment

General Benefits

Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

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

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, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones

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, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

9.09 g62.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.80 g5.10 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.12 g57.40 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.54 g2.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.04
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg30.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.43 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.15 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg1.94 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.14 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.09 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg14.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

18.00 mg3.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.02 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.90 mcg2.80 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 mg8.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.14 g0.60 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

228.00 mg628.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.17 mg2.80 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

18.00 mg28.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg74.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg92.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.09 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

11.00 mg113.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.03 mg0.10 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.02 mg0.00 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.70 mcg1.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

33.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

26.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg0.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

89.82 g82.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.41 g0.09 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

36.00 kcal239.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal239.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

36.00 kcal187.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal128.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

36.00 kcal239.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal28.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

290.00 kcal254.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal239.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Melon
Tropical

Season

All seasons
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Yellow
Brown, Reddish-brown

Inside Color

Light Green
Brown

Shape

Round
Curving Cylinder

Texture

Juicy
Tough

Taste

Sweet
Sour-Sweet

Origin

France
Africa

Grows on

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Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.55.6-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Humid to dry, Rainfall, 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.
  • Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
  • African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
  • No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
India

Other Countries

Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan

Top Importer

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United States of America

Top Exporter

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Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis melo
Tamarindus indica

Synonym

Cucumis Melo Inodorus
Tamarindo, tamarindus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Fabales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Tamarindus

Species

C. melo
Tamarindus indica

Generic Group

Gourd
Tamarind Sub

Difference Between Honeydew and Tamarind

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Honeydew and Tamarind with peel is 36.00 kcal and 239.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Honeydew and Tamarind 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 Tamarind is Cucurbitales and Fabales respectively. Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.