Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
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
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
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)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tropical
Melon
Season
All seasons
Summer
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
Color
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Orange
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Creamy Orange
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Origin
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Africa, India
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Dry, Hot
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.
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Spain
Botanical Name
Citrus maxima
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Synonym
Citrus grandis
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
C. maxima
C. melo
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Gourd
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.