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Cucumber and Blackcurrant

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
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

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, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

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., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

3.63 g15.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g3.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

1.67 g7.40 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

0.190.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcg12.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.30 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg0.40 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.07 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 mg181.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mg1.00 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg14.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcg15.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

6.00 mg0.00 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 mg322.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg1.54 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

16.00 mg55.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg24.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg0.27 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

24.00 mg59.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.08 mg0.26 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.09 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

5.00 mg72.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

28.00 mg107.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.30 mg12.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

95.23 g81.96 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g0.86 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcal63.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

15.00 kcal63.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

16.00 kcal283.00 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 kcal108.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

-183.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal270.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable, Melon
Berry

Season

Spring, Summer
Summer

Varieties

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Green
Black

Inside Color

White
Grey

Shape

Cylindrical
Round

Texture

Crunchy
Juicy

Taste

Juicy, Watery
Tart

Origin

India
Asia, Europe

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.86-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Cold, Moist

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.
  • The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
  • Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
  • Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Russia

Other Countries

Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Top Importer

France
-

Top Exporter

Spain
-

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus
Ribes nigrum

Synonym

Cucumis sativus
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Saxifragales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Ribes

Species

C. sativus
R. nigrum

Generic Group

-
Saxifrage

Difference Between Cucumber and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Blackcurrant with peel is 15.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant is Cucurbitales and Saxifragales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.