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What is Cantaloupe?



Benefits
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Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress 0

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss 0

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases 0

Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair 0

Allergy
0

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting 0

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion 0

Recommeded for
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Pregnant Women
Yes 0

Lactating Women
Yes 0

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) 0

Nutrition
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Serving Size
100 g 0

Carbs
8.16 g 63

Fiber
0.90 g 37

Sugar
7.86 g 38

Protein
0.84 g 34

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10 15

Vitamins
0

Vitamin A (Retinol)
169.00 mcg 4

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg 23

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg 39

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.73 mg 16

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.11 mg 47

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg 23

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
21.00 mcg 13

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.70 mg 21

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg 39

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.50 mcg 25

Lycopene
0.00 mcg 9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
26.00 mcg 27

Choline
7.60 mg 13

Fat
0.19 g 34

Minerals
0

Potassium
267.00 mg 23

Iron
0.21 mg 43

Sodium
16.00 mg 7

Calcium
9.00 mg 35

Magnesium
12.00 mg 23

Zinc
0.18 mg 15

Phosphorus
15.00 mg 31

Manganese
0.41 mg 8

Copper
0.04 mg 45

Selenium
0.41 mcg 12

Fatty Acids
0

Omega 3s
46.00 mg 17

Omega 6s
35.00 mg 41

Sterol
0

Phytosterol
10.00 mg 8

Water Content
90.15 g 11

Ash
0.65 g 18

Calories
0

Serving Size
100 g 0

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available 0

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
34.00 kcal 20

Calories in Frozen Form
34.00 kcal 26

Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal 11

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available 0

Calories in Foods
0

Calories in Juice
64.00 kcal 20

Calories in Jam
365.00 kcal 4

Calories in Pie
316.00 kcal 15

Characteristics
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Type
Melon 0

Season
Summer 0

Varieties
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar 0

Seedless Variety
No 0

Color
Orange 0

Inside Color
Creamy Orange 0

Shape
Round 0

Texture
Juicy 0

Taste
Juicy, Musky, Sweet 0

Origin
Africa, India 0

Grows on
Vines 0

Cultivation
0

Soil Type
Sandy 0

Soil pH
5-6.5 0

Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot 0

Facts
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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.
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In Alcoholic Beverages
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Wine
Yes 0

Beer
Yes 0

Spirits
Yes 0

Cocktails
Yes 0

Production
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Top Producer
China 0

Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America 0

Top Importer
United States of America 0

Top Exporter
Spain 0

Scientific Name
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Botanical Name
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis 0

Synonym
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus 0

Classification
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Domain
Eukarya 0

Kingdom
Plantae 0

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta 0

Division
Magnoliophyta 0

Class
Magnoliopsida 0

Subclass
Dillenhidae 0

Order
Cucurbitales 0

Family
Cucurbitaceae 0

Genus
Cucumis 0

Species
C. melo 0

Generic Group
Gourd 0

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What is Cantaloupe Good For?

What is Cantaloupe? What is Cantaloupe good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Cantaloupe fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Cantaloupe Benefits are: heart care, improves eye vision, prevents diabetes, reduces stress and cancer prevention and its general health benefits are: boosts immune system, cures cough, cures fever, digestive aid, eye care and helps in weight loss. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits, hydrates skin, skin rejuvenation and treatment of skin diseases and hair benefits are good conditioner, prevents hair loss and protects hair. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Cantaloupe side effects are: allergic reaction, bloating and indigestion and its allergy symptoms are abdominal pains, anaphylaxis, breathing difficulty, diarrhea, dizziness, hives, itching of mouth, nasal congestion, nausea and vomiting. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Cantaloupe.

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