Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
  
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
  
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
  
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
  
NA
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
  
NA
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
  
NA
  
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
  
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Fiber
Not Available
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
4,532.00 mcg
  
2
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
Not Available
  
Omega 6s
Not Available
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Ash
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
252.00 kcal
  
18
220.00 kcal
  
24
Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal
  
99+
Not Available
  
Type
Berry, Melon
  
Tropical
  
Season
Summer
  
Winter
  
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
  
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
  
Purple
  
Inside Color
Red
  
White
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Crispy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Sweet
  
NA
  
Origin
Southern Africa
  
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
  
Grows on
Vines
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
  
NA
  
Soil pH
6-6.8
  
5-6
  
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
  
NA
  
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.
  
NA
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
No
  
No
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
NA
  
Other Countries
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
NA
  
Top Importer
Germany
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
China
  
Thailand
  
Botanical Name
Citrullus Lanatus
  
Garcinia mangostana
  
Synonym
Citrullus vulgaris
  
Garcinia mangostana
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
NA
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Unknown
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Cucurbitales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Cucurbitaceae
  
Clusiaceae
  
Genus
Citrullus
  
Garcinia
  
Species
C. lanatus
  
G. mangostana
  
Generic Group
Gourd
  
Not Available
  
Difference Between Watermelon and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Watermelon and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Watermelon and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Watermelon and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Purple Mangosteen with peel is Not Available and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Watermelon and Purple Mangosteen belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Watermelon and Purple Mangosteen is Cucurbitales and Malpighiales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.