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Papaya and Cantaloupe

Papaya
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe and Papaya


Benefits
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   
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   
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   
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff   
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair   
Allergy
  
  
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   
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy   
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion   
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
No   
Yes   
Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   
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)   
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Carbs
10.82 g   
99+
8.16 g   
99+
Fiber
1.70 g   
29
0.90 g   
37
Sugar
7.82 g   
39
7.86 g   
38
Protein
0.50 g   
99+
0.84 g   
34
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05   
22
0.10   
15
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
47.00 mcg   
13
169.00 mcg   
4
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg   
36
0.04 mg   
23
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg   
32
0.02 mg   
39
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.36 mg   
40
0.73 mg   
16
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg   
33
0.11 mg   
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg   
99+
0.07 mg   
23
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
38.00 mcg   
5
21.00 mcg   
13
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
62.00 mg   
11
36.70 mg   
21
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.30 mg   
23
0.05 mg   
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg   
24
2.50 mcg   
25
Lycopene
1,828.00 mcg   
4
0.00 mcg   
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg   
15
26.00 mcg   
27
Choline
6.10 mg   
19
7.60 mg   
13
Fat
0.26 g   
30
0.19 g   
34
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
182.00 mg   
99+
267.00 mg   
23
Iron
0.25 mg   
40
0.21 mg   
99+
Sodium
8.00 mg   
11
16.00 mg   
7
Calcium
20.00 mg   
22
9.00 mg   
35
Magnesium
21.00 mg   
12
12.00 mg   
23
Zinc
0.08 mg   
25
0.18 mg   
15
Phosphorus
10.00 mg   
37
15.00 mg   
31
Manganese
0.04 mg   
99+
0.41 mg   
8
Copper
0.11 mg   
19
0.04 mg   
99+
Selenium
0.10 mcg   
16
0.41 mcg   
12
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
47.00 mg   
16
46.00 mg   
17
Omega 6s
11.00 mg   
99+
35.00 mg   
99+
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available   
10.00 mg   
8
Water Content
88.00 g   
21
90.15 g   
11
Ash
0.60 g   
20
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
43.00 kcal   
17
34.00 kcal   
20
Calories in Frozen Form
39.28 kcal   
22
34.00 kcal   
26
Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal   
28
350.00 kcal   
11
Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal   
19
Not Available   
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
57.00 kcal   
24
64.00 kcal   
20
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal   
14
365.00 kcal   
4
Calories in Pie
220.00 kcal   
99+
316.00 kcal   
15
Characteristics
Type
Melon, Tree fruit   
Melon   
Season
All seasons   
Summer   
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   
Seedless Variety
No   
No   
Color
Orange, Yellow   
Orange   
Inside Color
Orange   
Creamy Orange   
Shape
Oval   
Round   
Texture
Fleshy   
Juicy   
Taste
Luscious, Sweet   
Juicy, Musky, Sweet   
Origin
Mexico, Central America   
Africa, India   
Grows on
Trees   
Vines   
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained   
Sandy   
Soil pH
4.5-8   
5-6.5   
Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts   
Dry, Hot   
Facts
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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes   
Yes   
Beer
No   
Yes   
Spirits
Yes   
Yes   
Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   
Production
  
  
Top Producer
India   
China   
Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria   
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
Carica papaya   
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
Dillenhidae   
Dillenhidae   
Order
Brassicales   
Cucurbitales   
Family
Caricaceae   
Cucurbitaceae   
Genus
Carica   
Cucumis   
Species
C. papaya   
C. melo   
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.

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