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1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
1.2 Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
1.5 Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
96% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
96% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
1.6.2 Lactating Women
Not Available
78% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
1.7 Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
Raisin
3.63 g
Rank: 74 (Overall)
10.40 g
Rank: 51 (Overall)
Avocado
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2.2.1 Fiber
Passionfruit
0.50 g
Rank: 40 (Overall)
1.50 g
Rank: 31 (Overall)
Blackberry
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2.2.2 Sugar
Date
1.67 g
Rank: 58 (Overall)
0.00 g
Rank: 62 (Overall)
Bilberry
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2.3 Protein
Gojiberry
0.65 g
Rank: 45 (Overall)
0.80 g
Rank: 37 (Overall)
Apple
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2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
Tamarillo
0.19
Rank: 8 (Overall)
0.08
Rank: 19 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
Pumpkin
5.00 mcg
Rank: 30 (Overall)
245.10 mcg
Rank: 2 (Overall)
Pomegranate
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2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Tamarind
0.03 mg
Rank: 34 (Overall)
0.10 mg
Rank: 7 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Gojiberry
0.03 mg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0.00 mg
Rank: 45 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Physalis
0.10 mg
Rank: 63 (Overall)
0.50 mg
Rank: 30 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Avocado
0.26 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0.30 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Lychee
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2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Banana
0.04 mg
Rank: 44 (Overall)
0.10 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Avocado
7.00 mcg
Rank: 28 (Overall)
11.00 mcg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Guava
2.80 mg
Rank: 66 (Overall)
6.50 mg
Rank: 58 (Overall)
Olive
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2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Olive
0.03 mg
Rank: 40 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Green Kiwi
16.40 mcg
Rank: 5 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Orange
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2.4.11 Lycopene
Guava
0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Avocado
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2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Japanese Persim..
23.00 mcg
Rank: 28 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Pineapple
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2.4.13 Choline
Avocado
6.00 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.5 Fat
Coconut
0.11 g
Rank: 42 (Overall)
0.10 g
Rank: 43 (Overall)
Physalis
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2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
Gojiberry
147.00 mg
Rank: 57 (Overall)
263.00 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
Olive
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2.6.2 Iron
Gojiberry
0.28 mg
Rank: 37 (Overall)
0.60 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
White Grapefruit
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2.6.3 Sodium
Olive
2.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
3.00 mg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Orange
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2.6.4 Calcium
Gojiberry
16.00 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
26.00 mg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Longan
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2.6.5 Magnesium
Tamarind
13.00 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
26.00 mg
Rank: 8 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.6.6 Zinc
Gojiberry
0.20 mg
Rank: 14 (Overall)
0.10 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.7 Phosphorus
Coconut
24.00 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
27.00 mg
Rank: 19 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.6.8 Manganese
Bilberry
0.08 mg
Rank: 35 (Overall)
0.10 mg
Rank: 31 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.9 Copper
Gojiberry
0.04 mg
Rank: 45 (Overall)
0.10 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.10 Selenium
Gojiberry
0.30 mcg
Rank: 14 (Overall)
0.40 mcg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Apple
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2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
Cherimoya
5.00 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
22.00 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Watermelon
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2.7.2 Omega 6s
Avocado
28.00 mg
Rank: 45 (Overall)
13.00 mg
Rank: 52 (Overall)
Jambul
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2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
Avocado
7.30 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Jambul
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2.9 Water Content
Cucumber
95.23 g
Rank: 1 (Overall)
89.70 g
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Gojiberry
2.10 Ash
Bilberry
0.38 g
Rank: 34 (Overall)
0.80 g
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Raisin
15.00 kcal
Rank: 42 (Overall)
40.00 kcal
Rank: 31 (Overall)
Cucumber
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3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Coconut
12.00 kcal
Rank: 25 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Cucumber
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3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
Tamarind
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
39.00 kcal
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Rambutan
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3.5 Calories in Dried Form
Feijoa
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
56.00 kcal
Rank: 40 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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3.6 Calories in Canned Form
Coconut
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
40.00 kcal
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Tomato
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3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
Date
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
47.00 kcal
Rank: 31 (Overall)
Tomato
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3.7.2 Calories in Jam
Huckleberry
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
200.00 kcal
Rank: 26 (Overall)
Clementine
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3.7.3 Calories in Pie
Fig
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
200.00 kcal
Rank: 42 (Overall)
Breadfruit
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4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Berry
4.2 Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
4.3 Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
4.4 Seedless Variety
26% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
26% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
4.5 Color
Dark green, Green
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
4.6 Inside Color
White
Yellow
4.7 Shape
Cylindrical
Round
4.8 Texture
Crunchy
Fibrous
4.9 Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sweetish
4.10 Origin
India
Central America, North America, Unknown
4.11 Grows on
Vines
Vines
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Loam
Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
6-6.8
5.8-6.8
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Sunny
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
  • Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
  • Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
  • It is made up of 96% water.
  • English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.
  • It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
  • It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
  • It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
Not Available
92% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.2 Beer
89% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
89% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.3 Spirits
83% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
83% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.4 Cocktails
97% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
97% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
China
China
5.3.2 Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
France
Costa Rica
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Spain
United States of America
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Cucurbita Pepo
6.2 Synonym
Not Available
Winter Squash
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
7.7 Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
7.8 Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
7.9 Genus
Cucumis
Cucurbita
7.10 Species
C. sativus
Pepo
7.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available

Difference Between Cucumber and Acorn squash

We might think that Cucumber and Acorn squash are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cucumber and Acorn squash Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cucumber and Acorn squash is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Acorn squash with peel is 15.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Acorn squash belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cucumber and Acorn squash is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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