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Watermelon and Gooseberry

Watermelon
Gooseberry
Gooseberry and Watermelon


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
Yes   
Yes   
Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   
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   
100 g   
Carbs
7.55 g   
99+
10.18 g   
99+
Fiber
0.40 g   
99+
4.30 g   
13
Sugar
6.20 g   
99+
Not Available   
Protein
0.61 g   
99+
0.88 g   
31
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08   
18
0.09   
16
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
28.00 mcg   
18
15.00 mcg   
24
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg   
29
0.04 mg   
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg   
37
0.03 mg   
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.18 mg   
99+
0.30 mg   
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg   
26
0.29 mg   
15
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg   
40
0.08 mg   
20
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg   
32
6.00 mcg   
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.10 mg   
99+
27.70 mg   
33
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg   
39
0.37 mg   
21
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.10 mcg   
35
Not Available   
Lycopene
4,532.00 mcg   
2
Not Available   
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
8.00 mcg   
33
Not Available   
Choline
4.10 mg   
27
Not Available   
Fat
0.15 g   
38
0.58 g   
15
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
112.00 mg   
99+
198.00 mg   
36
Iron
0.24 mg   
99+
0.31 mg   
34
Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
1.00 mg   
20
Calcium
7.00 mg   
38
25.00 mg   
18
Magnesium
10.00 mg   
25
10.00 mg   
25
Zinc
0.10 mg   
23
0.12 mg   
21
Phosphorus
11.00 mg   
35
27.00 mg   
19
Manganese
0.04 mg   
99+
0.14 mg   
23
Copper
0.04 mg   
99+
0.07 mg   
32
Selenium
0.40 mcg   
13
0.60 mcg   
10
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
46.00 mg   
17
Omega 6s
50.00 mg   
32
271.00 mg   
6
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
2.00 mg   
15
0.00 mg   
16
Water Content
91.45 g   
6
87.87 g   
22
Ash
0.25 g   
39
0.49 g   
27
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available   
44.00 kcal   
29
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal   
23
Not Available   
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   
Calories in Dried Form
340.00 kcal   
12
Not Available   
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
73.00 kcal   
14
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal   
38
40.00 kcal   
35
Calories in Jam
252.00 kcal   
18
150.00 kcal   
33
Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal   
99+
240.00 kcal   
38
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Melon   
Berry, Tree fruit   
Season
Summer   
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
Yes   
Yes   
Color
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White   
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow   
Inside Color
Red   
Yellowish Green   
Shape
Round   
Round   
Texture
Crispy   
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
6-6.8   
6-6.8   
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
Yes   
Yes   
Beer
Yes   
Yes   
Spirits
No   
Yes   
Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   
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   
Not Available   
Top Exporter
China   
Not Available   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrullus Lanatus   
Ribes uva-crispa   
Synonym
Citrullus vulgaris   
Ribes grossularia   
Classification
Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   
Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Subclass
Dillenhidae   
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 Not Available and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available 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.

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