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
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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
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 g22.80 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
0.50 g2.60 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
1.67 g12.20 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.65 g1.10 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.190.05
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.00 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.10 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg0.70 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg0.30 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.40 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg20.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg8.70 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg0.10 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg0.50 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg22.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
6.00 mg9.80 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.11 g0.30 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg358.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.28 mg0.30 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
16.00 mg5.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
13.00 mg27.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.20 mg0.20 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
24.00 mg22.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.08 mg0.30 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.10 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.30 mcg1.00 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg27.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
28.00 mg46.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mg36.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
95.23 g74.90 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.38 g0.80 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal95.29 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcal89.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA85.71 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NA105.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA121.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
NA100.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
NA120.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
NA269.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Berry, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Cylindrical
Curving Cylinder
Texture
Crunchy
Fleshy
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sweet
Origin
India
Papua New Guinea
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.85.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm
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.
- As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
- Bananas float in water.
- There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
- Eating this fruit will cheer you up.
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
China
India
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Top Importer
France
Europe
Top Exporter
Spain
Ecuador
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
Not Available
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Liliidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Zingiberales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Musaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Musa
Species
C. sativus
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Generic Group
Not Available
Banana