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Cucumber and Blackcurrant

Cucumber
Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant and Cucumber


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
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., Morning time (before lunch)   
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Carbs
3.63 g   
99+
15.40 g   
24
Fiber
0.50 g   
40
Not Available   
Sugar
1.67 g   
99+
Not Available   
Protein
0.65 g   
99+
1.40 g   
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19   
8
0.09   
16
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg   
30
12.00 mcg   
25
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg   
34
0.05 mg   
21
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg   
27
0.05 mg   
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg   
99+
0.30 mg   
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg   
20
0.40 mg   
7
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg   
99+
0.07 mg   
26
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg   
28
Not Available   
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg   
99+
181.00 mg   
2
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg   
40
1.00 mg   
9
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg   
5
Not Available   
Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
Not Available   
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg   
28
Not Available   
Choline
6.00 mg   
20
Not Available   
Fat
0.11 g   
99+
0.40 g   
21
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
147.00 mg   
99+
322.00 mg   
15
Iron
0.28 mg   
37
1.54 mg   
9
Sodium
2.00 mg   
18
2.00 mg   
18
Calcium
16.00 mg   
25
55.00 mg   
4
Magnesium
13.00 mg   
22
24.00 mg   
10
Zinc
0.20 mg   
14
0.27 mg   
11
Phosphorus
24.00 mg   
21
59.00 mg   
5
Manganese
0.08 mg   
35
0.26 mg   
18
Copper
0.04 mg   
99+
0.09 mg   
25
Selenium
0.30 mcg   
14
Not Available   
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
5.00 mg   
33
72.00 mg   
11
Omega 6s
28.00 mg   
99+
107.00 mg   
18
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
7.30 mg   
11
Not Available   
Water Content
95.23 g   
1
81.96 g   
99+
Ash
0.38 g   
34
0.86 g   
12
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal   
99+
63.00 kcal   
16
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   
283.00 kcal   
20
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
Not Available   
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
Not Available   
108.00 kcal   
8
Calories in Jam
Not Available   
183.00 kcal   
28
Calories in Pie
Not Available   
270.00 kcal   
29
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
Yes   
No   
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
6-6.8   
6-6.5   
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
Not Available   
Yes   
Beer
Yes   
Yes   
Spirits
Yes   
Yes   
Cocktails
Yes   
Not Available   
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   
Not Available   
Top Exporter
Spain   
Not Available   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus   
Ribes nigrum   
Synonym
Not Available   
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
Not Available   
Saxifrage   
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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 Not Available 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.

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