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Orange and Cantaloupe


Cantaloupe and Orange


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
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
No  
Yes  

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 g  
99+
8.16 g  
99+

Fiber
2.40 g  
25
0.90 g  
39

Sugar
9.35 g  
33
7.86 g  
99+

Protein
0.94 g  
28
0.84 g  
34

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08  
18
0.10  
15

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
11.00 mcg  
28
169.00 mcg  
5

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.09 mg  
8
0.04 mg  
23

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg  
23
0.02 mg  
39

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.28 mg  
99+
0.73 mg  
16

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.25 mg  
24
0.11 mg  
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg  
29
0.07 mg  
23

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
30.00 mcg  
8
21.00 mcg  
13

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
53.20 mg  
14
36.70 mg  
21

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.18 mg  
36
0.05 mg  
99+

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg  
99+
2.50 mcg  
26

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
129.00 mcg  
11
26.00 mcg  
30

Choline
8.40 mg  
13
7.60 mg  
16

Fat
0.12 g  
99+
0.19 g  
34

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
181.00 mg  
99+
267.00 mg  
23

Iron
0.10 mg  
99+
0.21 mg  
99+

Sodium
0.00 mg  
21
16.00 mg  
7

Calcium
40.00 mg  
7
9.00 mg  
36

Magnesium
10.00 mg  
25
12.00 mg  
23

Zinc
0.07 mg  
26
0.18 mg  
15

Phosphorus
14.00 mg  
32
15.00 mg  
31

Manganese
0.03 mg  
99+
0.41 mg  
11

Copper
0.05 mg  
99+
0.04 mg  
99+

Selenium
0.50 mcg  
11
0.41 mcg  
12

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
7.00 mg  
36
46.00 mg  
19

Omega 6s
18.00 mg  
99+
35.00 mg  
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
24.00 mg  
6
10.00 mg  
18

Water Content
86.75 g  
30
90.15 g  
13

Ash
0.44 g  
31
0.65 g  
19

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal  
24
34.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
47.00 kcal  
33
34.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Frozen Form
45.00 kcal  
35
34.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal  
23
350.00 kcal  
13

Calories in Canned Form
61.00 kcal  
26
34.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
45.00 kcal  
34
64.00 kcal  
21

Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal  
14
365.00 kcal  
4

Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal  
14
316.00 kcal  
17

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
Yes  
No  

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
6-6.5  
5-6.5  

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
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

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  

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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.

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