Physalis

Cantaloupe

Physalis and Cantaloupe

Physalis

Cantaloupe

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension

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

1.1.1 General Benefits

Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

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

1.3 Hair Benefits

Unknown

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

1.5 Side Effects

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

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, 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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

13.30 g8.16 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.50 g0.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.90 g7.86 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

2.30 g0.84 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

150.00 mcg169.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.11 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

2.80 mg0.73 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

NA0.11 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

NA0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

NA21.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg36.70 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.50 mg0.05 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA2.50 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA26.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

2.00 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.00 g0.19 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

170.00 mg267.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

1.30 mg0.21 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

NA16.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

12.00 mg9.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

8.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.18 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

39.00 mg15.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.40 mg0.41 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

NA0.41 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

NA46.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

NA35.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA10.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

NA90.15 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.80 g0.65 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

77.00 kcalNA

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA34.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA34.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA350.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal64.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

238.00 kcal365.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal316.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Fruit vegetable

Melon

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

4.3 Varieties

Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

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

Bright Yellow, Orange

Orange

4.6 Inside Color

Orange

Creamy Orange

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Chile, Peru

Africa, India

4.11 Grows on

Bushes

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-6.15-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

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

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Netherlands

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Colombia

Spain

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Physalis Peruviana

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

6.2 Synonym

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

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

Asteridae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Solanales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Solanaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Physalis

Cucumis

7.10 Species

Physalis

C. melo

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Gourd

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Difference Between Physalis and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Cantaloupe with peel is 77.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Cantaloupe belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Cantaloupe is Solanales and Cucurbitales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.