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 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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
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
Color
Brown, Reddish-brown
Orange
Inside Color
Brown
Creamy Orange
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Round
Taste
Sour-Sweet
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Origin
Africa
Africa, India
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Dry, Hot
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.
Other Countries
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Spain
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Fabales
Cucurbitales
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
Tamarindus indica
C. melo
Generic Group
Tamarind Sub
Gourd
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.