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Huckleberry and Cantaloupe

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Protects hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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, 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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

8.70 g8.16 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.60 g0.90 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

4.20 g7.86 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.40 g0.84 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg169.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.73 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.11 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

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

8.00 mcg21.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg36.70 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

2.32 mg0.05 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg2.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-26.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.10 g0.19 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

208.00 mg267.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.30 mg0.21 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

10.00 mg16.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

15.00 mg9.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.28 mg0.18 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

11.00 mg15.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.42 mg0.41 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.41 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg46.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

0.00 mg35.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

90.70 g90.15 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.10 g0.65 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

37.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

52.00 kcal34.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal34.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

349.00 kcal350.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

58.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

55.00 kcal64.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

420.00 kcal365.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

372.00 kcal316.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Melon

Season

Summer
Summer

Varieties

Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar

Seedless Variety

Color

Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Orange

Inside Color

Purple
Creamy Orange

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Origin

North America
Africa, India

Grows on

-
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy

Soil pH

4-65-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Humid, Warm
Dry, Hot

Facts

Facts about

  • "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
  • The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".
  • Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
  • Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
  • The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

United States of America
China

Other Countries

Canada
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

Canada
United States of America

Top Exporter

Chile
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Gaylussacia brachycera
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Synonym

Vaccinium Corymbosum
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae
Dillenhidae

Order

Ericales
Cucurbitales

Family

Ericaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Gaylussacia
Cucumis

Species

G. brachycera
C. melo

Generic Group

Heath
Gourd

Difference Between Huckleberry and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Huckleberry and Cantaloupe with peel is 37.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 52.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Huckleberry and Cantaloupe 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 Huckleberry and Cantaloupe is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.