×

Watermelon
Watermelon

Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe



ADD
Compare
X
Watermelon
X
Cantaloupe

Watermelon and Cantaloupe

Benefits

Health Benefits

General Benefits

Skin Benefits

Hair Benefits

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Nutrition

Serving Size

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Protein to Carb Ratio

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

Lycopene

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

Choline

Fat

Potassium

Iron

Sodium

Calcium

Magnesium

Zinc

Phosphorus

Manganese

Copper

Selenium

Omega 3s

Omega 6s

Phytosterol

Water Content

Ash

Calories

Serving Size

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Calories in Frozen Form

Calories in Dried Form

Calories in Canned Form

Calories in Juice

Calories in Jam

Calories in Pie

Characteristics

Type

Season

Varieties

Seedless Variety

Color

Inside Color

Shape

Texture

Taste

Origin

Grows on

Soil Type

Soil pH

Climatic Conditions

Facts

Facts about

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Top Producer

Other Countries

Top Importer

Top Exporter

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Synonym

Classification

Domain

Kingdom

Subkingdom

Division

Class

Subclass

Order

Family

Genus

Species

Generic Group

 
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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
 
100 g
7.55 g
0.40 g
6.20 g
0.61 g
0.08
28.00 mcg
0.03 mg
0.02 mg
0.18 mg
0.22 mg
0.05 mg
3.00 mcg
8.10 mg
0.05 mg
0.10 mcg
4,532.00 mcg
8.00 mcg
4.10 mg
0.15 g
112.00 mg
0.24 mg
1.00 mg
7.00 mg
10.00 mg
0.10 mg
11.00 mg
0.04 mg
0.04 mg
0.40 mcg
0.00 mg
50.00 mg
2.00 mg
91.45 g
0.25 g
 
100 g
30.00 kcal
30.00 kcal
30.00 kcal
340.00 kcal
30.00 kcal
30.00 kcal
252.00 kcal
150.00 kcal
 
Berry, Melon
Summer
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
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Red
Round
Crispy
Sweet
Southern Africa
Vines
Sandy, Well-drained
6-6.8
Dry, Hot
 
  • 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.
China
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Germany
China
 
Citrullus Lanatus
Citrullus vulgaris
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Dillenhidae
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitaceae
Citrullus
C. lanatus
Gourd
 
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
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)
 
100 g
8.16 g
0.90 g
7.86 g
0.84 g
0.10
169.00 mcg
0.04 mg
0.02 mg
0.73 mg
0.11 mg
0.07 mg
21.00 mcg
36.70 mg
0.05 mg
2.50 mcg
0.00 mcg
26.00 mcg
7.60 mg
0.19 g
267.00 mg
0.21 mg
16.00 mg
9.00 mg
12.00 mg
0.18 mg
15.00 mg
0.41 mg
0.04 mg
0.41 mcg
46.00 mg
35.00 mg
10.00 mg
90.15 g
0.65 g
 
100 g
34.00 kcal
34.00 kcal
34.00 kcal
350.00 kcal
34.00 kcal
64.00 kcal
365.00 kcal
316.00 kcal
 
Melon
Summer
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Orange
Creamy Orange
Round
Juicy
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Africa, India
Vines
Sandy
5-6.5
Dry, Hot
 
  • 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.
China
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
United States of America
Spain
 
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Dillenhidae
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitaceae
Cucumis
C. melo
Gourd

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.