1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
1.1.1 General Benefits
Gives you energy
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
1.2 Skin Benefits
Skin cleansing
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
1.3 Hair Benefits
NA
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
1.5 Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, 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)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
1.2.1 Omega 6s
1.3 Sterol
1.3.1 Phytosterol
1.4 Water Content
1.5 Ash
2 Calories
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
2.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
2.4 Calories in Frozen Form
2.5 Calories in Dried Form
2.6 Calories in Canned Form
2.7 Calories in Foods
2.7.1 Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal64.00 kcal
17
461
2.7.2 Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal365.00 kcal
49
420
2.7.3 Calories in Pie
3 Characteristics
3.1 Type
3.2 Season
3.3 Varieties
NA
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
3.4 Seedless Variety
3.5 Color
3.6 Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Creamy Orange
3.7 Shape
3.8 Texture
3.9 Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
3.10 Origin
3.11 Grows on
3.12 Cultivation
3.12.1 Soil Type
3.12.2 Soil pH
3.12.3 Climatic Conditions
4 Facts
4.1 Facts about
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
- 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.
4.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
4.2.1 Wine
4.2.2 Beer
4.2.3 Spirits
4.2.4 Cocktails
4.3 Production
4.3.1 Top Producer
4.3.2 Other Countries
NA, United States of America
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
4.3.3 Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
4.3.4 Top Exporter
5 Scientific Name
5.1 Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
5.2 Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
6 Classification
6.1 Domain
6.2 Kingdom
6.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
6.4 Division
6.5 Class
6.6 Subclass
6.7 Order
6.8 Family
6.9 Genus
6.10 Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
C. melo
6.11 Generic Group