To avoid serious harm, get checked out by your doctor to determine exactly what foods you are allergic to. And remember, make yourself aware of these common food allergies, always read labels, and donât be afraid to ask for ingredients. Check out Dr. Bassett's advice in our slideshow. Emily Jacobs is the Recipe editor at The Daily Meal.
Cantaloupe nutrition is a great source of vitamin C and vitamin A, in the form of carotenoids. In fact cantaloupe is thought to be one of the highest fruit sources of vitamin A, while also providing potassium, and B vitamins including thiamine, niacin, folate, as well as vitamin K, magnesium, and fiber.
Cantaloupe contains more than a day's worth of vitamin A, whereas honeydew contains a mere two percent. As for calories and carbohydrates, honeydew and cantaloupe match up almost identically. Honeydew has slightly more calories (about four) and slightly more carbohydrates (about 1.5) as compared to cantaloupe. Choose melons that are heavy for their size and have a smooth, undamaged rind with a waxy feel to them.