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1 Benefits
1.1 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, Heat stroke treatment
1.1.1 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, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
1.2 Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
NA
1.5 Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Nausea, Vomiting
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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., Strictly avoid empty stomach
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
3.63 g6.73 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
0.50 g2.80 g
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
1.67 g3.98 g
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
0.65 g1.04 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.190.15
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg3.00 mcg
Pomegranate
0 426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.01 mg
Apple
0 0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.02 mg
Apple
0 1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg0.37 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg0.39 mg
Lychee
0 1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.02 mg
Apple
0 0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg12.00 mcg
Gojiberry
0 81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg34.40 mg
Olive
0 228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg0.15 mg
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg0.00 mcg
Orange
0 40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
Avocado
0 5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg66.00 mcg
Pineapple
0 834
2.4.13 Choline
6.00 mg7.60 mg
Gojiberry
0 14.2
2.5 Fat
0.11 g0.33 g
Physalis
0 33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
147.00 mg133.00 mg
Olive
42 840
2.6.2 Iron
0.28 mg0.08 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
2.6.3 Sodium
2.00 mg2.00 mg
Orange
0 1556
2.6.4 Calcium
16.00 mg3.00 mg
Longan
1 100
2.6.5 Magnesium
13.00 mg10.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.20 mg0.12 mg
Apple
0 2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
24.00 mg12.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.08 mg0.04 mg
Apple
0 3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.04 mg0.14 mg
Apple
0 2
2.6.10 Selenium
0.30 mcg0.60 mcg
Apple
0 63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
5.00 mg27.00 mg
Watermelon
0 318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
28.00 mg157.00 mg
Jambul
0 1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
7.30 mgNA
Jambul
0 87
2.9 Water Content
95.23 g91.38 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
2.10 Ash
0.38 g0.52 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal31.00 kcal
Apple
15 299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcalNA
Apple
12 354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
Rambutan
0 187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
NA300.00 kcal
Gojiberry
32 747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
NANA
Tomato
17 443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
NA50.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
NANA
Clementine
49 420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
NANA
Breadfruit
80 450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Tree fruit
4.2 Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
4.3 Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Dark green, Green
Golden yellow, Green
4.6 Inside Color
White
Yellowish Green
4.7 Shape
Cylindrical
Oval and Star(Cross section)
4.8 Texture
Crunchy
Crispy
4.9 Taste
Juicy, Watery
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
4.10 Origin
India
Sri Lanka
4.11 Grows on
Vines
Not Available
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
6-6.84.5-7
Cloudberry
3.5 10
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Warm
Moist, Warm to hot climate
5 Facts
5.1 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.
  • When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
  • It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
  • Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
  • 2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
China
Taiwan
5.3.2 Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
France
Europe
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Spain
Malaysia
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Averrhoa carambola
6.2 Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
7.7 Order
Cucurbitales
Oxalidales
7.8 Family
Cucurbitaceae
Oxalidaceae
7.9 Genus
Cucumis
Averrhoa
7.10 Species
C. sativus
A. carambola
7.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available

Difference Between Cucumber and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Carambola with peel is 15.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Carambola 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 Carambola is Cucurbitales and Oxalidales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.