Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
NA
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
NA
Allergic reaction
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)
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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Color
Purple
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Light Green
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
France
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
NA
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Warm
Facts about
NA
- The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
- 90% of a honeydew is water.
- In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
- Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
Other Countries
NA
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Thailand
Not Available
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Cucumis melo
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Malpighiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Clusiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
G. mangostana
C. melo
Generic Group
Not Available
Gourd
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Honeydew
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Honeydew are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Honeydew Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Honeydew is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Honeydew with peel is 63.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Honeydew belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Purple Mangosteen and Honeydew is Malpighiales and Cucurbitales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.