MELON (CANTALOUPE) - Health Benefits and Nutritional Facts

MELON (CANTALOUPE), Scientific Name :  Melonus Amoyus

Have originated in India and Africa, CANTALOUPE or MELON is a refreshing fruit (as if you do not know that). The fruit was introduced to North America by Christopher Columbus (did you know that?). 

Health Benefits from MELON (CANTALOUPE)

• has tons of Vitamin A, this fruit is good for a healthy vision
• super loaded with Beta Carotene and Vitamin C, this fruit is an anti-Cancer fruit and will boost our immune system
• so refreshing, it quenches thirst better than so called "thirst-quenching" drinks (just don't eat the whole fruit at once)

MELON (CANTALOUPE) Nutritional Facts (content per 100g) VITAMINS
Vitamin A                              - 3382 IU
Vitamin B1/Thiamine             - 0.041 mg
Vitamin B2/Riboflavin            - 0.019 mg
Vitamin B3/Niacin                 - 0.734 mg
Vitamin B5/Pantothenic Acid - 0.105 mg
Vitamin B6                            - 0.072 mg
Vitamin B8/Folate                 - 21.0 mcg
Vitamin C                             - 36.70 mg
Vitamin E                              - 0.50 mg
Vitamin K                             - 2.50 mcg

MELON (CANTALOUPE) Nutritional Facts (content per 100g) MINERALS
Calcium -        9.0 mg
Iron -               0.210 mg
Magnesium -    12.0 mg
Phosphorous - 15.0 mg
Potassium -     267 mg
Sodium -         16.0 mg
Zinc -              0.180 mg
Copper -         0.041 mg
Manganese -   0.41 mg
Selenium -       0.40 mcg

MELON (CANTALOUPE) Nutritional Facts (contents per 100g) OTHERS
Protein             - 0.84 g
Fiber                - 0.90 g
Beta-Carotene - 2020.0 mcg
Lycopene        - 0 mcg
Cholesterol      - 0 mg