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Watermelon and Cantaloupe

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1 Benefits

1.1 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

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

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

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 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

1.5 Side Effects

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

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

7.55 g8.16 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.40 g0.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

6.20 g7.86 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.61 g0.84 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

28.00 mcg169.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.18 mg0.73 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg0.11 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg21.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.10 mg36.70 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.05 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg2.50 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

4,532.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

8.00 mcg26.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

4.10 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.15 g0.19 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

112.00 mg267.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.24 mg0.21 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

7.00 mg9.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.18 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

11.00 mg15.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.41 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.40 mcg0.41 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg46.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

50.00 mg35.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

2.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.45 g90.15 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.25 g0.65 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NANA

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal34.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA34.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal350.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal64.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

252.00 kcal365.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal316.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry, Melon

Melon

4.2 Season

Summer

4.3 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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

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

Orange

4.6 Inside Color

Red

Creamy Orange

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Southern Africa

Africa, India

4.11 Grows on

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained

Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.85-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

5 Facts

5.1 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Germany

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

Spain

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Citrullus Lanatus

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

6.2 Synonym

Citrullus vulgaris

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Citrullus

Cucumis

7.10 Species

C. lanatus

C. melo

7.11 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 Not Available and Not Available 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.