Cucumber and Coconut
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
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
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
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.63 g
99+
24.23 g
8
Fiber
0.50 g
40
9.00 g
2
Sugar
1.67 g
99+
6.23 g
99+
Protein
0.65 g
99+
3.33 g
2
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19
8
0.22
6
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg
30
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
34
0.07 mg
14
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
27
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.54 mg
29
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
20
1.01 mg
2
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.05 mg
36
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
20.80 mcg
14
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
3.30 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg
40
0.24 mg
27
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
0.20 mcg
34
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg
28
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
6.00 mg
20
12.10 mg
4
Fat
0.11 g
99+
33.49 g
1
Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg
99+
356.00 mg
12
Iron
0.28 mg
37
2.43 mg
4
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
20.00 mg
5
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
14.00 mg
27
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
32.00 mg
4
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
1.10 mg
2
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
113.00 mg
1
Manganese
0.08 mg
35
1.50 mg
2
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.44 mg
3
Selenium
0.30 mcg
14
10.10 mcg
2
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg
33
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
28.00 mg
99+
366.00 mg
4
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mg
11
37.60 mg
2
Water Content
95.23 g
1
47.00 g
99+
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.97 g
8
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
354.00 kcal
1
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
660.00 kcal
3
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
443.00 kcal
1
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
Not Available
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
Not Available
298.00 kcal
19
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Dark green, Green
Brown, Green
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Cylindrical
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Crispy
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Juicy, Sweetish
Origin
India
America, India
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Sand
Soil pH
6-6.8
3.5-8.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Hot, Humid
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.
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Indonesia
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
France
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Philippines
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Cocos nucifera
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Arecidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Arecales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Cocos
Species
C. sativus
C. nucifera
Generic Group
Not Available
Arecaceae
Difference Between Cucumber and Coconut
We might think that Cucumber and Coconut are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cucumber and Coconut Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cucumber and Coconut is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Coconut with peel is 15.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Coconut belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cucumber and Coconut is Cucurbitales and Arecales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
