Cucumber and Dragonfruit
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
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
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
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.63 g
99+
14.00 g
32
Fiber
0.50 g
40
1.00 g
36
Sugar
1.67 g
99+
8.00 g
36
Protein
0.65 g
99+
2.00 g
10
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19
8
0.14
12
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg
30
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
34
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
27
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.16 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
20
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
9.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg
40
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg
28
Not Available
Choline
6.00 mg
20
Not Available
Fat
0.11 g
99+
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.65 mg
19
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
Not Available
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
8.80 mg
36
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
Not Available
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
Not Available
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
36.10 mg
12
Manganese
0.08 mg
35
Not Available
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
Not Available
Selenium
0.30 mcg
14
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg
33
Not Available
Omega 6s
28.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mg
11
Not Available
Water Content
95.23 g
1
87.00 g
27
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal
99+
60.00 kcal
18
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcal
25
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 Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
Not Available
150.00 kcal
33
Characteristics
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
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Dark green, Green
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Cylindrical
Oval
Texture
Crunchy
Fleshy
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Bland
Origin
India
Central America, Mexico
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
NA
Soil pH
6-6.8
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Warm
NA
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.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
NA
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
France
China
Top Exporter
Spain
Vietnam
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Not Available
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Liliidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Hylocereus
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.
