Cucumber and Boysenberry
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, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
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
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
NA
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Decrease in blood sugar levels
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, 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+
12.20 g
39
Fiber
0.50 g
40
5.30 g
9
Sugar
1.67 g
99+
6.90 g
99+
Protein
0.65 g
99+
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19
8
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg
30
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
34
0.05 mg
19
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
27
0.04 mg
25
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.77 mg
14
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
20
0.25 mg
21
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.06 mg
31
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
63.00 mcg
2
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
3.10 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg
40
0.87 mg
12
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
7.80 mcg
10
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg
28
118.00 mcg
12
Choline
6.00 mg
20
10.20 mg
6
Fat
0.11 g
99+
0.26 g
30
Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg
99+
139.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.85 mg
15
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
27.00 mg
16
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
16.00 mg
18
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.22 mg
13
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.08 mg
35
0.55 mg
7
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.08 mg
29
Selenium
0.30 mcg
14
0.20 mcg
15
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg
33
50.00 mg
15
Omega 6s
28.00 mg
99+
98.00 mg
19
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mg
11
Not Available
Water Content
95.23 g
1
85.90 g
34
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.54 g
22
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal
99+
50.00 kcal
24
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
40.00 kcal
35
Calories in Jam
Not Available
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
Not Available
300.00 kcal
18
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Thorn and Thornless
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Dark green, Green
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
White
Magenta
Shape
Cylindrical
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Juicy
Taste
Juicy, Watery
NA
Origin
India
America
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
NA
Soil pH
6-6.8
5.8-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm
NA
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.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
NA
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
France
China
Top Exporter
Spain
New Zealand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Rubus
Species
C. sativus
R. ursinus x idaeus
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Cucumber and Boysenberry
We might think that Cucumber and Boysenberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cucumber and Boysenberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cucumber and Boysenberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Boysenberry with peel is 15.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Boysenberry 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 Boysenberry is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
