Pineapple

Cantaloupe

Pineapple and Cantaloupe

Pineapple

Cantaloupe

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate

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

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

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

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

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

Side Effects

Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)

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

Carbs

13.12 g8.16 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.40 g0.90 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

9.85 g7.86 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.54 g0.84 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.10

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg169.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.08 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)

0.50 mg0.73 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.21 mg0.11 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

18.00 mcg21.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

47.80 mg36.70 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.02 mg0.05 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.70 mcg2.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg26.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

5.50 mg7.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.12 g0.19 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

109.00 mg267.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.29 mg0.21 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

13.00 mg9.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

12.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.18 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

8.00 mg15.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.93 mg0.41 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 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

17.00 mg46.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

23.00 mg35.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

6.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

86.00 g90.15 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.22 g0.65 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

50.00 kcal34.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

50.00 kcal34.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

50.00 kcal34.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

245.00 kcal350.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

52.00 kcal34.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

53.00 kcal64.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

265.00 kcal365.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

303.00 kcal316.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tropical

Melon

Season

Autumn

Summer

Varieties

Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Yellow

Orange

Inside Color

Yellow

Creamy Orange

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Strong, Sweet, Tart

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Origin

Central America, South America

Africa, India

Grows on

Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Sandy

Soil pH

5.5-65-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Sunny

Dry, Hot

Facts

Facts about

A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.

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

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Costa Rica

China

Other Countries

Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Costa Rica

Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ananas comosus

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Synonym

Ananas sativus

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Commelinidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Poales

Cucurbitales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Ananas

Cucumis

Species

A. comosus

C. melo

Generic Group

Pineapple

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Difference Between Pineapple and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Cantaloupe with peel is 50.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pineapple 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 Pineapple and Cantaloupe is Poales and Cucurbitales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.