Cucumber and Blueberry
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
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
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
As a snack in the late afternoon, 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+
14.49 g
29
Fiber
0.50 g
40
2.40 g
24
Sugar
1.67 g
99+
9.96 g
21
Protein
0.65 g
99+
0.74 g
39
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19
8
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg
30
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
34
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
27
0.04 mg
22
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.42 mg
34
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
20
0.12 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.05 mg
35
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
9.70 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg
40
0.57 mg
17
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
19.30 mcg
4
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg
28
80.00 mcg
17
Choline
6.00 mg
20
6.00 mg
20
Fat
0.11 g
99+
0.33 g
25
Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg
99+
77.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
6.00 mg
29
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.16 mg
17
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.08 mg
35
0.34 mg
13
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.06 mg
39
Selenium
0.30 mcg
14
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg
33
58.00 mg
13
Omega 6s
28.00 mg
99+
88.00 mg
22
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mg
11
26.40 mg
5
Water Content
95.23 g
1
84.21 g
39
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.24 g
40
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal
99+
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
51.00 kcal
14
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
325.00 kcal
13
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
88.00 kcal
9
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
Not Available
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
Not Available
245.00 kcal
36
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Dark green, Green
Blue, Indigo
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Shape
Cylindrical
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Juicy
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sweet
Origin
India
North America
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Porous, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.8
4.5-5.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold
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.
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Top Importer
France
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Chile
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Ericales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Vaccinium
Species
C. sativus
V. myrtillus
Generic Group
Not Available
Heath
Difference Between Cucumber and Blueberry
We might think that Cucumber and Blueberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cucumber and Blueberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cucumber and Blueberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Blueberry with peel is 15.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Blueberry 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 Blueberry is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
