Papaya

Cantaloupe

Papaya and Cantaloupe

Papaya

Cantaloupe

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal

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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

10.82 g8.16 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.70 g0.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.82 g7.86 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.50 g0.84 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

47.00 mcg169.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.36 mg0.73 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.19 mg0.11 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

38.00 mcg21.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

62.00 mg36.70 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.30 mg0.05 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg2.50 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

1,828.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

89.00 mcg26.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

6.10 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.26 g0.19 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

182.00 mg267.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.25 mg0.21 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

8.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

20.00 mg9.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

21.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.08 mg0.18 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

10.00 mg15.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.41 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.11 mg0.04 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.10 mcg0.41 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

47.00 mg46.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

11.00 mg35.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA10.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

88.00 g90.15 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.60 g0.65 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NANA

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal34.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

39.28 kcal34.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

258.00 kcal350.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

57.00 kcal64.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal365.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

220.00 kcal316.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Melon, Tree fruit

Melon

4.2 Season

All seasons

Summer

4.3 Varieties

Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786

Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange, Yellow

Orange

4.6 Inside Color

Orange

Creamy Orange

4.7 Shape

Oval

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Luscious, Sweet

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Mexico, Central America

Africa, India

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained

Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-85-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm, Without frosts

Dry, Hot

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.

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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

India

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Mexico

Spain

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Carica papaya

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Brassicales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Caricaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Carica

Cucumis

7.10 Species

C. papaya

C. melo

7.11 Generic Group

Papaya

Gourd

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Difference Between Papaya and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Cantaloupe with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Papaya 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 Papaya and Cantaloupe is Brassicales and Cucurbitales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.