Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
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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
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Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tropical
Berry, Melon
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Color
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Red
Origin
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Southern Africa
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Sandy, Well-drained
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.
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Germany
Top Exporter
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Citrus maxima
Citrullus Lanatus
Synonym
Citrus grandis
Citrullus vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
C. maxima
C. lanatus
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Gourd
Difference Between Pomelo and Watermelon
We might think that Pomelo and Watermelon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomelo and Watermelon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomelo and Watermelon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomelo and Watermelon with peel is 38.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pomelo and Watermelon belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pomelo and Watermelon is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.