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Blackcurrant and Cucumber

Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.40 g3.63 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.40 g0.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.40 g1.67 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.40 g0.65 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.19
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

12.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.40 mg0.26 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.04 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg7.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

181.00 mg2.80 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.00 mg0.03 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

14.60 mcg16.40 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

15.00 mcg23.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg6.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.11 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

322.00 mg147.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.54 mg0.28 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

55.00 mg16.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

24.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.27 mg0.20 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

59.00 mg24.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.26 mg0.08 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.09 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

72.00 mg5.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

107.00 mg28.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg7.30 mg
0 87
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Water Content

81.96 g95.23 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.86 g0.38 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal15.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

63.00 kcal12.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

63.00 kcal15.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal16.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal15.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

108.00 kcal16.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

183.00 kcal-
49 420
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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal150.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Fruit vegetable, Melon

Season

Summer
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian

Seedless Variety

Color

Black
Dark green, Green

Inside Color

Grey
White

Shape

Round
Cylindrical

Texture

Juicy
Crunchy

Taste

Tart
Juicy, Watery

Origin

Asia, Europe
India

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam

Soil pH

6-6.56-6.8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Moist
Warm

Facts

Facts about

  • The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
  • Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
  • Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.
  • 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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Russia
China

Other Countries

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

Top Importer

-
France

Top Exporter

-
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes nigrum
Cucumis sativus

Synonym

R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Cucumis sativus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Saxifragales
Cucurbitales

Family

Grossulariaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Ribes
Cucumis

Species

R. nigrum
C. sativus

Generic Group

Saxifrage
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Difference Between Blackcurrant and Cucumber

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Cucumber with peel is 63.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 63.00 kcal and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Cucumber 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 Blackcurrant and Cucumber is Saxifragales and Cucurbitales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.