Cucumber and Cherimoya
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, Regulation of heart rate
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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.63 g
99+
17.71 g
18
Fiber
0.50 g
40
3.00 g
20
Sugar
1.67 g
99+
12.87 g
12
Protein
0.65 g
99+
1.57 g
14
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19
8
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg
30
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
34
0.10 mg
6
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
27
0.13 mg
5
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.64 mg
21
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
20
0.35 mg
10
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.26 mg
5
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
23.00 mcg
11
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
12.60 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg
40
0.27 mg
25
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg
28
6.00 mcg
34
Choline
6.00 mg
20
Not Available
Fat
0.11 g
99+
0.68 g
11
Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg
99+
287.00 mg
20
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.27 mg
38
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
7.00 mg
12
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
10.00 mg
34
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
17.00 mg
17
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.16 mg
17
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.08 mg
35
0.09 mg
33
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.07 mg
33
Selenium
0.30 mcg
14
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg
33
318.00 mg
1
Omega 6s
28.00 mg
99+
56.00 mg
29
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mg
11
Not Available
Water Content
95.23 g
1
79.39 g
99+
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.65 g
18
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal
99+
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcal
25
75.00 kcal
9
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
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Dark green, Green
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Cylindrical
Conical
Texture
Crunchy
Fleshy
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sweet
Origin
India
Ecuador
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Sandy loam
Soil pH
6-6.8
6.5-7.6
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm
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.
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Spain
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Top Importer
France
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Annona cherimola
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Magnollidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Magnoliales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Annona
Species
C. sativus
A. cherimola
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Cucumber and Cherimoya
We might think that Cucumber and Cherimoya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cucumber and Cherimoya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cucumber and Cherimoya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Cherimoya with peel is 15.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 75.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Cherimoya 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 Cherimoya is Cucurbitales and Magnoliales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
