Watermelon

Gooseberry

Watermelon and Gooseberry

Watermelon

Gooseberry

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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

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Side Effects

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

Gastric irritation

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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

7.55 g10.18 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.40 g4.30 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

6.20 g4.40 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.61 g0.88 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

28.00 mcg15.00 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 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.18 mg0.30 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg0.29 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.10 mg27.70 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.37 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg2.60 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 mcg70.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

4.10 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.15 g0.58 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

112.00 mg198.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.24 mg0.31 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

7.00 mg25.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

11.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.04 mg0.14 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.04 mg0.07 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.60 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 mg271.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

2.00 mg0.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

91.45 g87.87 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.25 g0.49 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

30.00 kcal44.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal44.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

30.00 kcal44.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal360.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

30.00 kcal73.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal40.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

252.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Melon

Berry, Tree fruit

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

Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith

Seedless Variety

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Color

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

Green, Purple, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Red

Yellowish Green

Shape

Round

Texture

Crispy

Taste

Sweet

Astringent

Origin

Southern Africa

Africa, Europe, South-West Asia

Grows on

Vines

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained

Loamy, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.86-6.8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Dry, Warm

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.

Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.

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

Germany

Other Countries

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

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Top Importer

Germany

Top Exporter

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrullus Lanatus

Ribes uva-crispa

Synonym

Citrullus vulgaris

Ribes grossularia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Cucurbitales

Saxifragales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Citrullus

Ribes

Species

C. lanatus

R. uva-crispa

Generic Group

Gourd

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Watermelon and Gooseberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Gooseberry with peel is 30.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Watermelon and Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry is Cucurbitales and Saxifragales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.