Cucumber and Apricot
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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
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 g
99+
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
0.50 g
40
2.00 g
26
Sugar
1.67 g
99+
9.00 g
28
Protein
0.65 g
99+
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19
8
0.13
13
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg
30
96.00 mcg
6
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
34
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
27
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.60 mg
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
20
0.24 mg
22
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.05 mg
33
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
9.00 mcg
26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg
40
0.89 mg
11
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
3.30 mcg
20
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg
28
89.00 mcg
15
Choline
6.00 mg
20
2.80 mg
29
Fat
0.11 g
99+
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg
99+
259.00 mg
26
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.40 mg
29
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
23.00 mg
22
Manganese
0.08 mg
35
0.08 mg
36
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.08 mg
30
Selenium
0.30 mcg
14
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg
33
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
28.00 mg
99+
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mg
11
18.00 mg
6
Water Content
95.23 g
1
86.35 g
31
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.75 g
15
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal
99+
48.00 kcal
25
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
241.00 kcal
33
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
58.00 kcal
23
Calories in Jam
Not Available
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
Not Available
265.00 kcal
31
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
Yes
No
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
6-6.8
6.5-8
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
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
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 Not Available 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.
