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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, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

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, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

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
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

3.63 g75.03 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g8.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

1.67 g63.35 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.65 g2.45 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.190.03
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.07 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg1.27 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg0.59 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.17 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg19.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg0.40 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mg0.05 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg2.70 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcg75.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

6.00 mg6.30 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.11 g0.39 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

147.00 mg656.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg1.02 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

16.00 mg39.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg43.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg0.29 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

24.00 mg62.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.08 mg0.26 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.21 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg3.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

5.00 mg3.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

28.00 mg16.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.30 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

95.23 g20.53 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g1.60 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcal282.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcal282.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

15.00 kcal282.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

16.00 kcal290.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

15.00 kcal282.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

16.00 kcal461.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

-384.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal321.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable, Melon
Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Green
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

White
Brown

Shape

Cylindrical
Oval

Texture

Crunchy
Fleshy

Taste

Juicy, Watery
Sweet

Origin

India
Iraq

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

6-6.88-10
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Hot, 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.
  • Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
  • Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
  • Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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-

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Egypt

Other Countries

Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Top Importer

France
India

Top Exporter

Spain
United Arab Emirates

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus
Phoenix Dactylifera

Synonym

Cucumis sativus
Phoenix dactylifera

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
Phoenix

Species

C. sativus
P. dactylifera

Generic Group

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Palm

Difference Between Cucumber and Date

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Date with peel is 15.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Date 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 Date is Cucurbitales and Arecales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.