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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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
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.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

3.63 g11.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g2.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

1.67 g9.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.65 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.190.13
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcg96.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

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

0.03 mg0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.60 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg0.24 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg10.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mg0.89 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg3.30 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcg89.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

6.00 mg2.80 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.11 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

147.00 mg259.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg0.40 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

16.00 mg13.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg0.20 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

24.00 mg23.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.08 mg0.08 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.08 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

5.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

28.00 mg77.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.30 mg18.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

95.23 g86.35 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g0.75 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcal48.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcal48.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

15.00 kcal48.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

16.00 kcal241.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

15.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

16.00 kcal58.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

-200.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal265.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable, Melon
Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer
Summer

Varieties

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Green
Orange, Yellowish-orange

Inside Color

White
Yellow

Shape

Cylindrical
Oval

Texture

Crunchy
Fleshy

Taste

Juicy, Watery
Smooth, Sweet

Origin

India
China

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam
Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.86.5-8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Dry, Hot

Facts

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.
  • 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
  • Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
  • In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
  • 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Turkey

Other Countries

Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan

Top Importer

France
United States of America

Top Exporter

Spain
France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus
Prunus armeniaca

Synonym

Cucumis sativus
Prunus Armeniaca

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Rosales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Prunus

Species

C. sativus
P. armeniaca

Generic Group

-
Rose

Difference Between Cucumber and Apricot

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Apricot with peel is 15.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Apricot 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 Apricot is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.