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Tomato and Cantaloupe


Cantaloupe and Tomato


Benefits

Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties   
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress   

General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss   

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases   
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases   

Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask   
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
3.90 g   
99+
8.16 g   
99+

Fiber
1.20 g   
34
0.90 g   
37

Sugar
2.60 g   
99+
7.86 g   
38

Protein
0.90 g   
30
0.84 g   
34

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.23   
5
0.10   
15

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
42.00 mcg   
14
169.00 mcg   
4

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
27
0.04 mg   
23

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg   
39
0.02 mg   
39

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.59 mg   
27
0.73 mg   
16

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

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg   
20
0.07 mg   
23

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
15.00 mcg   
20
21.00 mcg   
13

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
14.00 mg   
99+
36.70 mg   
21

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.54 mg   
18
0.05 mg   
39

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.90 mcg   
9
2.50 mcg   
25

Lycopene
2,573.00 mcg   
3
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
123.00 mcg   
10
26.00 mcg   
27

Choline
6.70 mg   
16
7.60 mg   
13

Fat
0.20 g   
33
0.19 g   
34

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
237.00 mg   
28
267.00 mg   
23

Iron
0.27 mg   
38
0.21 mg   
99+

Sodium
5.00 mg   
15
16.00 mg   
7

Calcium
10.00 mg   
34
9.00 mg   
35

Magnesium
11.00 mg   
24
12.00 mg   
23

Zinc
0.17 mg   
16
0.18 mg   
15

Phosphorus
24.00 mg   
21
15.00 mg   
31

Manganese
0.11 mg   
29
0.41 mg   
8

Copper
0.06 mg   
38
0.04 mg   
99+

Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
0.41 mcg   
12

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
3.00 mg   
35
46.00 mg   
17

Omega 6s
80.00 mg   
24
35.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
7.00 mg   
12
10.00 mg   
8

Water Content
94.52 g   
2
90.15 g   
11

Ash
0.50 g   
26
0.65 g   
18

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
18.00 kcal   
99+
Not Available   

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
34.00 kcal   
20

Calories in Frozen Form
16.00 kcal   
29
34.00 kcal   
26

Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal   
28
350.00 kcal   
11

Calories in Canned Form
17.00 kcal   
27
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
17.00 kcal   
99+
64.00 kcal   
20

Calories in Jam
110.00 kcal   
37
365.00 kcal   
4

Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal   
99+
316.00 kcal   
15

Characteristics

Type
Berry, Fruit vegetable   
Melon   

Season
All seasons   
Summer   

Varieties
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson   
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar   

Seedless Variety
Yes   
No   

Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow   
Orange   

Inside Color
Red   
Creamy Orange   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Juicy   
Juicy   

Taste
Sour, Sweet   
Juicy, Musky, Sweet   

Origin
Central America, South America   
Africa, India   

Grows on
Bushes   
Vines   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam   
Sandy   

Soil pH
6-6.8   
5-6.5   

Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm   
Dry, Hot   

Facts

Facts about
  • Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
  • In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
  • As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
  
  • 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
No   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
China   

Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America   
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America   

Top Importer
Nigeria   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
Netherlands   
Spain   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum   
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis   

Synonym
Lycopersicon esculentum   
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
S. lycopersicum   
C. melo   

Generic Group
Nightshade   
Gourd   

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Difference Between Tomato and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tomato and Cantaloupe with peel is 18.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tomato 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 Tomato and Cantaloupe is Solanales and Cucurbitales respectively. Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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