Lemon and Cantaloupe
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
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
9.30 g
99+
8.16 g
99+
Fiber
2.80 g
22
0.90 g
37
Sugar
2.50 g
99+
7.86 g
38
Protein
1.10 g
21
0.84 g
34
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.12
14
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
169.00 mcg
4
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.02 mg
39
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.73 mg
16
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg
34
0.11 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
20
0.07 mg
23
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
21.00 mcg
13
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
53.00 mg
15
36.70 mg
21
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
2.50 mcg
25
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
11.00 mcg
30
26.00 mcg
27
Choline
5.10 mg
24
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.19 g
34
Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg
99+
267.00 mg
23
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.21 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
16.00 mg
7
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
9.00 mg
35
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
0.18 mg
15
Phosphorus
16.00 mg
29
15.00 mg
31
Manganese
0.03 mg
99+
0.41 mg
8
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.41 mcg
12
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
26.00 mg
23
46.00 mg
17
Omega 6s
63.00 mg
28
35.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
10.00 mg
8
Water Content
88.98 g
15
90.15 g
11
Ash
0.30 g
38
0.65 g
18
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
29.00 kcal
24
34.00 kcal
20
Calories in Frozen Form
22.00 kcal
27
34.00 kcal
26
Calories in Dried Form
267.00 kcal
25
350.00 kcal
11
Calories in Canned Form
21.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal
99+
64.00 kcal
20
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
365.00 kcal
4
Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal
24
316.00 kcal
15
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Melon
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Creamy Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Sour
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Origin
China, India
Africa, India
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Dry, Hot
Facts
Facts about
- Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
- During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
- Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
- 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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Synonym
Not Available
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Citrus
Cucumis
Species
C. limon
C. melo
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Gourd
Difference Between Lemon and Cantaloupe
We might think that Lemon and Cantaloupe are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lemon and Cantaloupe Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lemon and Cantaloupe is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Cantaloupe with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lemon 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 Lemon and Cantaloupe is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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