Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves stomach health, Weight loss properties
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Golden ruby and Olympic Double
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
Pink, Pink red, Salmon, Salmon yellow
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Origin
North America
Southern Africa
Soil Type
Loam
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Moist
Dry, Hot
Facts about
- The name salmon berry is due of the resemblance with 'salmon roe'.
- In 1 kg of fruit, there are total 315,250 seeds.
- Salmon berry tree leaves act as an excellent replacement for tea.
- 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.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Canada, Mexico
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Botanical Name
Rubus spectabilis
Citrullus Lanatus
Synonym
Rubus spectabilis
Citrullus vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
R. spectabilis
C. lanatus
Difference Between Salmonberry and Watermelon
We might think that Salmonberry and Watermelon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Salmonberry and Watermelon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Salmonberry and Watermelon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Salmonberry and Watermelon with peel is 47.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Salmonberry 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 Salmonberry and Watermelon is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Salmonberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Salmonberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. spectabilis species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.