Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
NA
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Side Effects
NA
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Berry, Melon
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
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
Purple
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Southern Africa
Soil Type
NA
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Dry, Hot
Facts about
NA
- 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
NA
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
Thailand
China
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Citrullus Lanatus
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Citrullus vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Malpighiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Clusiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
G. mangostana
C. lanatus
Generic Group
Not Available
Gourd
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Watermelon
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Watermelon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Watermelon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Watermelon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Watermelon with peel is 63.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Watermelon 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 Purple Mangosteen and Watermelon is Malpighiales and Cucurbitales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.