Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Varieties
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Color
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Origin
North America
Southern Africa
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Dry, Hot
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".
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Canada
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Canada
Germany
Botanical Name
Gaylussacia brachycera
Citrullus Lanatus
Synonym
Vaccinium Corymbosum
Citrullus vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Cucurbitales
Family
Ericaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Gaylussacia
Citrullus
Species
G. brachycera
C. lanatus
Generic Group
Heath
Gourd
Difference Between Huckleberry and Watermelon
We might think that Huckleberry and Watermelon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Huckleberry and Watermelon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Huckleberry and Watermelon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Huckleberry and Watermelon with peel is 37.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 52.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Huckleberry and Watermelon 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 Watermelon is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.