Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.80 g8.16 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
4.30 g0.90 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
7.37 g7.86 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.40 g0.84 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.100.10
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg169.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg0.73 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg0.11 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg0.07 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg21.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg36.70 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg0.05 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg2.50 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg26.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
7.60 mg7.60 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.20 g0.19 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
275.00 mg267.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
1.00 mg0.21 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg16.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
33.00 mg9.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
13.00 mg12.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.23 mg0.18 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
44.00 mg15.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.19 mg0.41 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.11 mg0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.41 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
35.00 mg46.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
53.00 mg35.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA10.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
83.95 g90.15 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.66 g0.65 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcalNA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA34.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA34.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal350.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NANA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal64.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal365.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal316.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Melon
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Seedless Variety
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Color
Red
Orange
Inside Color
Red
Creamy Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sour, Tart
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Origin
Europe
Africa, India
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Sandy
Soil pH
6-75-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold
Dry, Hot
Facts
Facts about
- The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Russia
China
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
Russia
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Synonym
Not Available
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Saxifragales
Cucurbitales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Ribes
Cucumis
Species
R. rubrum
C. melo
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Gourd