Cucumber

American Persimmon

Cucumber and American Persimmon

Cucumber

American Persimmon

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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-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

1.2 Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

1.5 Side Effects

Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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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 consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

3.63 g33.50 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.50 gNA

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

1.67 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.65 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.190.02

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcgNA

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mgNA

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mgNA

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mgNA

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mgNA

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg66.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

6.00 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.11 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

147.00 mg310.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.28 mg2.50 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

16.00 mg27.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

13.00 mgNA

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.20 mgNA

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

24.00 mg26.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.08 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mgNA

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.30 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

5.00 mgNA

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

28.00 mgNA

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

7.30 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

95.23 g64.40 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.38 g0.90 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcal127.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA276.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

NA25.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA345.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA257.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Fruit vegetable, Melon

Berry, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

Autumn, Winter

4.3 Varieties

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark green, Green

Orange, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

White

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Cylindrical

Round

4.8 Texture

Crunchy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Watery

Sweet

4.10 Origin

India

Eastern United States

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam

Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.86.5-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Can tolerate wide range of climates, 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 is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

France

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus

Diospyros virginiana

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Ericales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Ebenaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucumis

Diospyros

7.10 Species

C. sativus

D. virginiana

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Cucumber and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and American Persimmon with peel is 15.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cucumber and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cucumber and American Persimmon is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.