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Red Currant and Cantaloupe

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

Lactating Women

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

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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

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

Difference Between Red Currant and Cantaloupe

We might think that Red Currant and Cantaloupe are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Cantaloupe Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Cantaloupe is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Cantaloupe with peel is 56.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant 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 Red Currant and Cantaloupe is Saxifragales and Cucurbitales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.