Pomelo

Cantaloupe

Pomelo and Cantaloupe

Pomelo

Cantaloupe

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection

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

1.1.1 General Benefits

Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion

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

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

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

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain

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, 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

9.62 g8.16 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.00 g0.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA7.86 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.76 g0.84 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

NA169.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 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)

0.22 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)

0.04 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

NA21.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

61.00 mg36.70 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.05 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

NA7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.04 g0.19 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

216.00 mg267.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.11 mg0.21 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

4.00 mg9.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

6.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.08 mg0.18 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

17.00 mg15.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.02 mg0.41 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.05 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

89.10 g90.15 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.50 g0.65 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

38.00 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

350.00 kcal350.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

43.00 kcal64.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA365.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

290.00 kcal316.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Citrus, Tropical

Melon

4.2 Season

All seasons

Summer

4.3 Varieties

Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie

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

Green, Pink, Red, Yellow

Orange

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

Creamy Orange

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Succulent

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Sweet

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand

Africa, India

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sandy

Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-6.55-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Dry, Hot

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.

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

Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United States of America

Spain

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Citrus maxima

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

6.2 Synonym

Citrus grandis

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

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Sapindales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Rutaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Citrus

Cucumis

7.10 Species

C. maxima

C. melo

7.11 Generic Group

Citrus fruit

Gourd

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Difference Between Pomelo and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomelo and Cantaloupe with peel is 38.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pomelo 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 Pomelo and Cantaloupe is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.