Olive and Cantaloupe
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
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
3.84 g
99+
8.16 g
99+
Fiber
3.30 g
18
0.90 g
37
Sugar
0.54 g
99+
7.86 g
38
Protein
1.03 g
24
0.84 g
34
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.26
3
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
20.00 mcg
20
169.00 mcg
4
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
37
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.02 mg
39
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.24 mg
99+
0.73 mg
16
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.02 mg
99+
0.11 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.07 mg
23
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg
32
21.00 mcg
13
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
36.70 mg
21
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
3.81 mg
1
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.40 mcg
28
2.50 mcg
25
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
510.00 mcg
2
26.00 mcg
27
Choline
14.20 mg
1
7.60 mg
13
Fat
15.32 g
2
0.19 g
34
Minerals
Potassium
42.00 mg
99+
267.00 mg
23
Iron
0.49 mg
25
0.21 mg
99+
Sodium
1,556.00 mg
1
16.00 mg
7
Calcium
52.00 mg
5
9.00 mg
35
Magnesium
11.00 mg
24
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.04 mg
29
0.18 mg
15
Phosphorus
4.00 mg
99+
15.00 mg
31
Manganese
0.00 mg
99+
0.41 mg
8
Copper
0.12 mg
16
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.90 mcg
8
0.41 mcg
12
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
92.00 mg
8
46.00 mg
17
Omega 6s
1,215.00 mg
2
35.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
10.00 mg
8
Water Content
75.28 g
99+
90.15 g
11
Ash
4.53 g
2
0.65 g
18
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
115.00 kcal
5
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
34.00 kcal
20
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
34.00 kcal
26
Calories in Dried Form
467.00 kcal
4
350.00 kcal
11
Calories in Canned Form
119.00 kcal
4
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
64.00 kcal
20
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
365.00 kcal
4
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal
38
316.00 kcal
15
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Melon
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Orange
Inside Color
Brown
Creamy Orange
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Bitter
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Africa, India
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy
Soil pH
7-8
5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Dry, Hot
Facts
Facts about
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
- 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
Spain
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Italy
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Olea europaea
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
Lamiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Oleaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Olea
Cucumis
Species
O. europaea
C. melo
Generic Group
Olive
Gourd
Difference Between Olive and Cantaloupe
We might think that Olive and Cantaloupe are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Olive and Cantaloupe Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Olive and Cantaloupe is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and Cantaloupe with peel is 115.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Olive and Cantaloupe belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Olive and Cantaloupe is Lamiales and Cucurbitales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
