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, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, 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, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
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
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Color
Dark green, Green
Red
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Bitter, Tart
Origin
India
North America
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm
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.
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
France
Europe
Top Exporter
Spain
United States of America
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Not Available
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Ericales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ericaceae
Species
C. sativus
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Generic Group
Not Available
Heath
Difference Between Cucumber and Cranberry
We might think that Cucumber and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cucumber and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cucumber and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Cranberry with peel is 15.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Cranberry 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 Cranberry is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.