Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
NA
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
NA
Lactating Women
Not Available
Not Available
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
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 Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Color
Dark green, Green
Magenta, Pink
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Bland
Origin
India
Central America, Mexico
Climatic Conditions
Warm
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
France
China
Top Exporter
Spain
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Not Available
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Liliidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cactaceae
Species
C. sativus
H. undatus
Generic Group
Not Available
Cactus
Difference Between Cucumber and Dragonfruit
We might think that Cucumber and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cucumber and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cucumber and Dragonfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Dragonfruit with peel is 15.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit is Cucurbitales and Caryophyllales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.