Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
  
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
  
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
  
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
  
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
  
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
Yes
  
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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal
  
11
350.00 kcal
  
11
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
  
26
Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal
  
15
Type
Tree fruit
  
Melon
  
Season
Summer
  
Summer
  
Varieties
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
  
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Red
  
Orange
  
Inside Color
Red
  
Creamy Orange
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Crunchy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Sweet-Sour
  
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
  
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
  
Africa, India
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Vines
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy
  
Sandy
  
Soil pH
5.5-8
  
5-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Cold
  
Dry, Hot
  
Facts about
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
  
- 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
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Turkey
  
China
  
Other Countries
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
  
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Germany
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Poland
  
Spain
  
Botanical Name
Prunus cerasus
  
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Rosales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Prunus
  
Cucumis
  
Species
P. cerasus
  
C. melo
  
Generic Group
Rose
  
Gourd
  
Difference Between Sour Cherry and Cantaloupe
We might think that Sour Cherry and Cantaloupe are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sour Cherry and Cantaloupe Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sour Cherry and Cantaloupe is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sour Cherry and Cantaloupe with peel is 50.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Sour Cherry and Cantaloupe belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Sour Cherry and Cantaloupe is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.