Benefits
Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
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-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
24.23 g3.63 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
9.00 g0.50 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
6.23 g1.67 g
0
63.35
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Protein
3.33 g0.65 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.220.19
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.54 mg0.10 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
1.01 mg0.26 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg0.04 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.80 mcg7.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
3.30 mg2.80 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.24 mg0.03 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.20 mcg16.40 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg23.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
12.10 mg6.00 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
33.49 g0.11 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
356.00 mg147.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
2.43 mg0.28 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
20.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
14.00 mg16.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
32.00 mg13.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
1.10 mg0.20 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
113.00 mg24.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
1.50 mg0.08 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.44 mg0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
10.10 mcg0.30 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg5.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
366.00 mg28.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
37.60 mg7.30 mg
0
87
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Water Content
47.00 g95.23 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.97 g0.38 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA15.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
354.00 kcal12.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
660.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
443.00 kcalNA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcalNA
17
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcalNA
49
420
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Calories in Pie
298.00 kcalNA
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Seedless Variety
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Color
Brown, Green
Dark green, Green
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Round
Cylindrical
Texture
Crispy
Crunchy
Taste
Juicy, Sweetish
Juicy, Watery
Origin
America, India
India
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Loam
Soil pH
3.5-8.56-6.8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Warm
Facts
Facts about
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
- 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
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Indonesia
China
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
France
Top Exporter
Philippines
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Cucumis sativus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Arecales
Cucurbitales
Family
Arecaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cocos
Cucumis
Species
C. nucifera
C. sativus
Generic Group
Arecaceae
Not Available