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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
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)
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

15.23 g8.16 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.10 g0.90 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.75 g7.86 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.36 g0.84 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4.40 mcg2.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

44.00 mcg26.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

5.10 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.14 g0.19 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

116.00 mg267.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.18 mg0.21 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg16.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

9.00 mg9.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.18 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

12.00 mg15.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.05 mg0.41 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.08 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.41 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

1.00 mg46.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

93.00 mg35.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

8.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

83.96 g90.15 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.32 g0.65 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

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

57.00 kcal34.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

57.00 kcal34.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

262.00 kcal350.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal64.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

240.00 kcal365.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

282.00 kcal316.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Melon

Season

Autumn, Summer, Winter
Summer

Varieties

Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar

Seedless Variety

Color

Yellow
Orange

Inside Color

White
Creamy Orange

Shape

Pear
Round

Texture

Grainy
Juicy

Taste

Crunchy, Sweet
Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Origin

China, Japan
Africa, India

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Sandy

Soil pH

5-7.55-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Hot, Without frosts
Dry, Hot

Facts

Facts about

  • The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
  • The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
  • This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
  • 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

China
China

Other Countries

Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

Europe
United States of America

Top Exporter

China
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Pyrus communis
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Synonym

Pyrus
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Rosales
Cucurbitales

Family

Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Pyrus
Cucumis

Species

P. communis
C. melo

Generic Group

Rose
Gourd

Difference Between Pear and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pear and Cantaloupe with peel is 57.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pear 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 Pear and Cantaloupe is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Pear belongs to Rosaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.