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Tamarillo and Cantaloupe


Cantaloupe and Tamarillo


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure   
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress   

General Benefits
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level   
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss   

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress   
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
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing   
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting   

Side Effects
Heart burn   
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
3.80 g   
99+
8.16 g   
99+

Fiber
3.30 g   
18
0.90 g   
37

Sugar
1.00 g   
99+
7.86 g   
38

Protein
2.00 g   
10
0.84 g   
34

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.52   
1
0.10   
15

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.48 mcg   
34
169.00 mcg   
4

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
22
0.04 mg   
23

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.02 mg   
39

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.27 mg   
99+
0.73 mg   
16

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.11 mg   
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.20 mg   
8
0.07 mg   
23

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
4.00 mcg   
31
21.00 mcg   
13

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.80 mg   
29
36.70 mg   
21

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.09 mg   
3
0.05 mg   
39

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg   
36
2.50 mcg   
25

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
26.00 mcg   
27

Choline
0.00 mg   
32
7.60 mg   
13

Fat
0.36 g   
24
0.19 g   
34

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
321.00 mg   
16
267.00 mg   
23

Iron
0.57 mg   
22
0.21 mg   
99+

Sodium
1.44 mg   
19
16.00 mg   
7

Calcium
10.70 mg   
33
9.00 mg   
35

Magnesium
20.60 mg   
13
12.00 mg   
23

Zinc
0.15 mg   
18
0.18 mg   
15

Phosphorus
38.90 mg   
10
15.00 mg   
31

Manganese
0.11 mg   
29
0.41 mg   
8

Copper
0.05 mg   
40
0.04 mg   
99+

Selenium
0.10 mcg   
16
0.41 mcg   
12

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
46.00 mg   
17

Omega 6s
0.00 mg   
99+
35.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg   
16
10.00 mg   
8

Water Content
84.00 g   
40
90.15 g   
11

Ash
0.00 g   
99+
0.65 g   
18

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
31.00 kcal   
22
34.00 kcal   
20

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
34.00 kcal   
26

Calories in Dried Form
36.00 kcal   
99+
350.00 kcal   
11

Calories in Canned Form
80.00 kcal   
11
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
72.00 kcal   
15
64.00 kcal   
20

Calories in Jam
195.00 kcal   
27
365.00 kcal   
4

Calories in Pie
180.00 kcal   
99+
316.00 kcal   
15

Characteristics

Type
Fruit vegetable   
Melon   

Season
All seasons   
Summer   

Varieties
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red   
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Orange, Red, Yellow   
Orange   

Inside Color
Creamy Yellow   
Creamy Orange   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Fleshy   
Juicy   

Taste
Tangy, Tart   
Juicy, Musky, Sweet   

Origin
South Africa   
Africa, India   

Grows on
Trees   
Vines   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained   
Sandy   

Soil pH
5.8-7   
5-6.5   

Climatic Conditions
Rainfall, Warm   
Dry, Hot   

Facts

Facts about
  • Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
  • The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
  
  • 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
No   
Yes   

Spirits
No   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
New Zealand   
China   

Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines   
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America   

Top Importer
United States of America   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
New Zealand   
Spain   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Solanum betaceum   
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis   

Synonym
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra   
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Asteridae   
Dillenhidae   

Order
Solanales   
Cucurbitales   

Family
Solanaceae   
Cucurbitaceae   

Genus
Solanum   
Cucumis   

Species
Solanum betaceum   
C. melo   

Generic Group
Nightshade   
Gourd   

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Difference Between Tamarillo and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and Cantaloupe with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarillo 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 Tamarillo and Cantaloupe is Solanales and Cucurbitales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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