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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
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

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
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

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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

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

Difference Between Cucumber and Banana

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Banana with peel is 15.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Banana 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 Banana is Cucurbitales and Zingiberales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.