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Tamarillo and Cantaloupe

Tamarillo
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  
19
0.90 g  
39
Sugar
1.00 g  
99+
7.86 g  
99+
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  
36
169.00 mcg  
5
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  
4
0.05 mg  
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg  
99+
2.50 mcg  
26
Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg  
40
26.00 mcg  
30
Choline
0.00 mg  
39
7.60 mg  
16
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  
34
9.00 mg  
36
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  
33
0.41 mg  
11
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  
99+
46.00 mg  
19
Omega 6s
0.00 mg  
99+
35.00 mg  
99+
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
0.00 mg  
26
10.00 mg  
18
Water Content
84.00 g  
99+
90.15 g  
13
Ash
0.00 g  
99+
0.65 g  
19
Calories
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
31.00 kcal  
99+
34.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
31.00 kcal  
99+
34.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Frozen Form
31.00 kcal  
99+
34.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Dried Form
36.00 kcal  
99+
350.00 kcal  
13
Calories in Canned Form
80.00 kcal  
17
34.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
72.00 kcal  
16
64.00 kcal  
21
Calories in Jam
195.00 kcal  
27
365.00 kcal  
4
Calories in Pie
180.00 kcal  
99+
316.00 kcal  
17
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 31.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal 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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