Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
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
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Melon
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
All seasons
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
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Color
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Brown, Green
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweetish
Origin
Southern Africa
America, India
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Hot, Humid
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.
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
Top Producer
China
Indonesia
Other Countries
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Philippines
Botanical Name
Citrullus Lanatus
Cocos nucifera
Synonym
Citrullus vulgaris
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Arecidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Arecales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Arecaceae
Species
C. lanatus
C. nucifera
Generic Group
Gourd
Arecaceae
Difference Between Watermelon and Coconut
We might think that Watermelon and Coconut are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Watermelon and Coconut Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Watermelon and Coconut is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Coconut with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Watermelon and Coconut belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Watermelon and Coconut is Cucurbitales and Arecales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.