Cantaloupe is the king of melons. Eating cantaloupe has many benefits for the human body. Eating cantaloupe can not only produce body fluid and quench thirst, but also prevent heat stroke, urinary tract infection, and sores in the mouth and nose. It can be said that cantaloupe is one of the most popular fruits in daily life.

Every summer, sweet and refreshing cantaloupe and honeydew melon will become everyone's darling. Do you know the difference in nutritional value between the two? It turns out that cantaloupe contains twice as much vitamin C and 60 times more vitamin A than honeydew melon.

Difference.

1. The place of production Melon is mostly produced in the United States, Italy, Japan and South Africa. When the production period is from May to September, the pulp is light green; Muskmelon is rich in Xinjiang, China, and it is named because it is the most famous in Hami City, Xinjiang. The fruiting period is from July to September, the appearance is rough, and the flesh is orange.

2. The vitamin C content is based on 1 pound. The vitamin C content of honeydew melon is 113 mg, accounting for about 30% of the recommended daily intake; while the vitamin C content of 1 pound of cantaloupe is 180 mg, accounting for the daily recommended intake. 61%, twice as much as honeydew melon. Vitamin C is a very good antioxidant, can delay cell aging, promote the growth of collagen, also help the operation of immune function, and also promote the absorption of calcium and iron.

3.Vitamin A 100 grams of honeydew melon contains 3,382 IU of vitamin A, and the amount of vitamin A in cantaloupe is more than 60 times more than that of honeydew melon. Vitamin A prevents eye disease, promotes cell and mucosal protection and regeneration, and maintains respiratory, intestinal, hair and nail health.

4. Protein Every 100 grams of honeydew melon contains 0.8 grams of protein, and 100 grams of honeydew melon contains 0.54 grams of protein. Honeydew melon is also slightly better in this regard. Similarities 1. Dietary fiber In every 100 grams, there is about 1 gram of dietary fiber, which is more than double that of watermelon. Dietary fiber can promote intestinal peristalsis, prevent constipation, and reduce cholesterol.

The same.

1. Containing dietary fiber Calculated per 100 grams, there is about 1 gram of dietary fiber, which is more than twice as high as that of watermelon. Dietary fiber can promote intestinal peristalsis, prevent constipation, and reduce cholesterol.

2. High sugar content Every 100 grams of honeydew melon contains 7.86 grams of sugar, and every 100 grams of honeydew melon contains 8.1 grams of sugar. Although both are sweet and delicious, be careful with excessive sugar intake.