Cherimoya and Cucumber
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
17.71 g
18
3.63 g
99+
Fiber
3.00 g
20
0.50 g
40
Sugar
12.87 g
12
1.67 g
99+
Protein
1.57 g
14
0.65 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.19
8
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
6
0.03 mg
34
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.13 mg
5
0.03 mg
27
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.64 mg
21
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.35 mg
10
0.26 mg
20
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.26 mg
5
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
7.00 mcg
28
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
12.60 mg
99+
2.80 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.27 mg
25
0.03 mg
40
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
16.40 mcg
5
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
6.00 mcg
34
23.00 mcg
28
Choline
Not Available
6.00 mg
20
Fat
0.68 g
11
0.11 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
287.00 mg
20
147.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.27 mg
38
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
7.00 mg
12
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
10.00 mg
34
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.16 mg
17
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
26.00 mg
20
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
0.09 mg
33
0.08 mg
35
Copper
0.07 mg
33
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
Not Available
0.30 mcg
14
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
318.00 mg
1
5.00 mg
33
Omega 6s
56.00 mg
29
28.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
7.30 mg
11
Water Content
79.39 g
99+
95.23 g
1
Ash
0.65 g
18
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
15.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
75.00 kcal
9
12.00 kcal
25
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Season
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Green, Yellow
Dark green, Green
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Conical
Cylindrical
Texture
Fleshy
Crunchy
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Watery
Origin
Ecuador
India
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Loam
Soil pH
6.5-7.6
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm
Facts
Facts about
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
- 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
Yes
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Spain
China
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
France
Top Exporter
Spain
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Annona cherimola
Cucumis sativus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Magnoliales
Cucurbitales
Family
Annonaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Annona
Cucumis
Species
A. cherimola
C. sativus
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Cherimoya and Cucumber
We might think that Cherimoya and Cucumber are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cherimoya and Cucumber Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cherimoya and Cucumber is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cherimoya and Cucumber with peel is Not Available and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 75.00 kcal and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cherimoya 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 Cherimoya and Cucumber is Magnoliales and Cucurbitales respectively. Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
