Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Color
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Purple
Light Green
Origin
North America
France
Grows on
Not Available
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Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Warm
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".
- 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.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Canada
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Canada
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Top Exporter
Chile
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Botanical Name
Gaylussacia brachycera
Cucumis melo
Synonym
Not Available
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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 Honeydew
We might think that Huckleberry and Honeydew are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Huckleberry and Honeydew Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Huckleberry and Honeydew is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Huckleberry and Honeydew with peel is 37.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Huckleberry and Honeydew 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 Honeydew is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species and Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.