Tamarind

Cantaloupe

Tamarind and Cantaloupe

Tamarind

Cantaloupe

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress

General Benefits

Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain

Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting

Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach

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

Carbs

62.50 g8.16 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

5.10 g0.90 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

57.40 g7.86 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.80 g0.84 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.10

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

30.00 mcg169.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.43 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.15 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.94 mg0.73 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 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)

14.00 mcg21.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

3.50 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)

2.80 mcg2.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg26.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

8.60 mg7.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.60 g0.19 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

628.00 mg267.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

2.80 mg0.21 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

28.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

74.00 mg9.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

92.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.18 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

113.00 mg15.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.10 mg0.41 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.00 mg0.04 mg

0 2

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Selenium

1.30 mcg0.41 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg46.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

0.00 mg35.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

82.00 g90.15 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.09 g0.65 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

239.00 kcal34.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

239.00 kcal34.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

187.00 kcal34.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

128.00 kcal350.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

239.00 kcal34.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

28.00 kcal64.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

254.00 kcal365.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

239.00 kcal316.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Melon

Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

Varieties

PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari

Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar

Seedless Variety

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Color

Brown, Reddish-brown

Orange

Inside Color

Brown

Creamy Orange

Shape

Curving Cylinder

Round

Texture

Tough

Juicy

Taste

Sour-Sweet

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Origin

Africa

Africa, India

Grows on

Trees

Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Sandy

Soil pH

5.6-6.55-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate

Dry, Hot

Facts

Facts about

Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.

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

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

India

China

Other Countries

Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Thailand

Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Synonym

Tamarindo, tamarindus

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Fabales

Cucurbitales

Family

Fabaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Tamarindus

Cucumis

Species

Tamarindus indica

C. melo

Generic Group

Tamarind Sub

Gourd

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Difference Between Tamarind and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarind and Cantaloupe with peel is 239.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarind and Cantaloupe belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tamarind and Cantaloupe is Fabales and Cucurbitales respectively. Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.