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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting

Side Effects

Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

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), Strictly avoid 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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.75 g8.16 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.40 g0.90 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.35 g7.86 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.94 g0.84 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

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

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

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

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

0.25 mg0.11 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

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

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

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

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

0.00 mcg2.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

129.00 mcg26.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.12 g0.19 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

181.00 mg267.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.10 mg0.21 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

0.00 mg16.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

40.00 mg9.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.18 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

14.00 mg15.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.03 mg0.41 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.05 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.50 mcg0.41 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

7.00 mg46.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

18.00 mg35.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

86.75 g90.15 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.44 g0.65 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

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

47.00 kcal34.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

45.00 kcal34.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal350.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

61.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

45.00 kcal64.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal365.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

333.00 kcal316.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Melon

Season

Winter
Summer

Varieties

Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange
Orange

Inside Color

Orange
Creamy Orange

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Succulent
Juicy

Taste

Sweet-Sour
Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Origin

South-Eastern Asia
Africa, India

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Sandy loam
Sandy

Soil pH

6-6.55-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Hot
Dry, Hot

Facts

Facts about

  • There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
  • More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
  • Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
  • Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.
  • 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

Brazil
China

Other Countries

China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

Germany
United States of America

Top Exporter

Spain
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus sinensis
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Synonym

Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
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. × sinensis
C. melo

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
Gourd

Difference Between Orange and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Orange and Cantaloupe with peel is 63.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Orange 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 Orange and Cantaloupe is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Orange belongs to Rutaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.