Watermelon

Cantaloupe

Watermelon and Cantaloupe

Watermelon

Cantaloupe

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

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

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin

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

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes

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

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

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., 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

7.55 g8.16 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.40 g0.90 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

6.20 g7.86 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.61 g0.84 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.10

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

28.00 mcg169.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.18 mg0.73 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg0.11 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg21.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.10 mg36.70 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.05 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg2.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

4,532.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

8.00 mcg26.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

4.10 mg7.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.15 g0.19 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

112.00 mg267.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.24 mg0.21 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

7.00 mg9.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.18 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

11.00 mg15.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.04 mg0.41 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.40 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

50.00 mg35.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

2.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

91.45 g90.15 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.25 g0.65 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

30.00 kcal34.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal34.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

30.00 kcal34.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal350.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

30.00 kcal34.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal64.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

252.00 kcal365.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal316.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Melon

Melon

Season

Summer

Varieties

Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan

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

Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White

Orange

Inside Color

Red

Creamy Orange

Shape

Round

Texture

Crispy

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Origin

Southern Africa

Africa, India

Grows on

Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained

Sandy

Soil pH

6-6.85-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Facts

Facts about

Watermelon contain 91% of water.
In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.

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

China

Other Countries

Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

Germany

United States of America

Top Exporter

China

Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrullus Lanatus

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Synonym

Citrullus vulgaris

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Cucurbitales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Citrullus

Cucumis

Species

C. lanatus

C. melo

Generic Group

Gourd

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Difference Between Watermelon and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Cantaloupe with peel is 30.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Watermelon 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 Watermelon and Cantaloupe is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.