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When it comes to melons, which one is your favorite?
Whether it's cantaloupe, honeydew or watermelon, these summertime favorites contain some sweet health benefits.
Smart snack, rich in nutrients
Cantaloupe and honeydew melons belong to the muskmelon family and first grew in the Middle East. Watermelon originated in Africa. All three melons have a wide range of varieties. Look for varieties you haven't tried before and introduce yourself and your family to something new.
Here's how melons stack up nutritionally:
Cantaloupe.
A one-cup serving of cantaloupe has only 53 calories, but it contains 106% of the daily recommended value for vitamin A and 95% of the daily recommended value for vitamin C. It's also a good source of potassium and folate.
Honeydew.
One cup of honeydew has 60 calories, 51% of the daily recommended value for vitamin C and 11% of the daily recommended value for potassium. Honeydew also contains fiber, folate...