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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, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure

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, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

Side Effects

Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

3.63 g11.42 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g1.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

1.67 g9.92 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.65 g0.70 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.190.06
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcg17.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.42 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg0.14 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg9.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mg0.26 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg6.40 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcg73.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

6.00 mg1.90 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.11 g0.28 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

147.00 mg157.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg0.17 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

16.00 mg6.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg7.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

24.00 mg16.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.08 mg0.05 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.06 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

5.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

28.00 mg44.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.30 mg7.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

95.23 g87.02 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g0.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcal46.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcal37.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

15.00 kcal49.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

16.00 kcal240.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

15.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

16.00 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

-220.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal294.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable, Melon
Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer
Summer

Varieties

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Green
Dark purple

Inside Color

White
Yellow

Shape

Cylindrical
Oval

Texture

Crunchy
Grainy

Taste

Juicy, Watery
Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Origin

India
Syria

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.85.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Cold

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.
  • The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
  • Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
  • This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
United Kingdom

Other Countries

Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Ireland, United States of America

Top Importer

France
United States of America

Top Exporter

Spain
France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Synonym

Cucumis sativus
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

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
Prunus

Species

C. sativus
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Generic Group

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Difference Between Cucumber and Damson

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Damson with peel is 15.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Damson 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 Damson is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.