1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
1.1.1 General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
1.3 Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
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1.6.2 Lactating Women
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1.7 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., Morning time (before lunch)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
2.2 Carbs
8.16 g
Rank: 63 (Overall) ▶
1
79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
0.90 g
Rank: 37 (Overall) ▶
0
10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
7.86 g
Rank: 38 (Overall) ▶
0
63.35
2.3 Protein
0.84 g
Rank: 34 (Overall) ▶
0.3
14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
Rank: 15 (Overall) ▶
0.02
0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
169.00 mcg
Rank: 4 (Overall) ▶
0
426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall) ▶
0
0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
Rank: 39 (Overall) ▶
0
1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.73 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall) ▶
0
2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.11 mg
Rank: 47 (Overall) ▶
0
1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall) ▶
0
0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
21.00 mcg
Rank: 13 (Overall) ▶
0
81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.70 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall) ▶
0
228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
Rank: 39 (Overall) ▶
0
3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.50 mcg
Rank: 25 (Overall) ▶
0
40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall) ▶
0
5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
26.00 mcg
Rank: 27 (Overall) ▶
0
834
2.4.13 Choline
7.60 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall) ▶
0
14.2
2.5 Fat
0.19 g
Rank: 34 (Overall) ▶
0
33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
267.00 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall) ▶
42
840
2.6.2 Iron
0.21 mg
Rank: 43 (Overall) ▶
0.06
9
2.6.3 Sodium
16.00 mg
Rank: 7 (Overall) ▶
0
1556
2.6.4 Calcium
9.00 mg
Rank: 35 (Overall) ▶
1
100
2.6.5 Magnesium
12.00 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall) ▶
0
92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.18 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall) ▶
0
2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
15.00 mg
Rank: 31 (Overall) ▶
0
113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.41 mg
Rank: 8 (Overall) ▶
0
3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.04 mg
Rank: 45 (Overall) ▶
0
2
2.6.10 Selenium
0.41 mcg
Rank: 12 (Overall) ▶
0
63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
46.00 mg
Rank: 17 (Overall) ▶
0
318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
35.00 mg
Rank: 41 (Overall) ▶
0
1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
10.00 mg
Rank: 8 (Overall) ▶
0
87
2.9 Water Content
90.15 g
Rank: 11 (Overall) ▶
0
95.23
2.10 Ash
0.65 g
Rank: 18 (Overall) ▶
0
87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
15
299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
34.00 kcal
Rank: 20 (Overall) ▶
12
354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
34.00 kcal
Rank: 26 (Overall) ▶
0
187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal
Rank: 11 (Overall) ▶
32
747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
17
443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
64.00 kcal
Rank: 20 (Overall) ▶
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
365.00 kcal
Rank: 4 (Overall) ▶
49
420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal
Rank: 15 (Overall) ▶
80
450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Melon
4.2 Season
Summer
4.3 Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
4.4 Seedless Variety
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4.5 Color
Orange
4.6 Inside Color
Creamy Orange
4.7 Shape
Round
4.8 Texture
Juicy
4.9 Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
4.10 Origin
Africa, India
4.11 Grows on
Vines
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Sandy
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
- 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.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
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5.2.2 Beer
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5.2.3 Spirits
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5.2.4 Cocktails
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5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
China
5.3.2 Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Spain
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
6.2 Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Dillenhidae
7.7 Order
Cucurbitales
7.8 Family
Cucurbitaceae
7.9 Genus
Cucumis
7.10 Species
C. melo
7.11 Generic Group
Gourd