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 depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, 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
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
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
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Monsoon
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
D24, D99 (Gob kecil), D123 (Chanee), D145 (Beserah), D158 (Gan Yau), D159 (Monthong), D169 (Tok Litok), D188, D189, D190, D163 (Hor Lor) and D164 (Ang Bak)
Color
Dark green, Green
Green
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Creamy, Sweet
Origin
India
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Vines
Not Available
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Hot, Humid
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.
- 1 kg of durian contains 1350 calories which may cause weight gain.
- It may have a hyperthermic effect on the body, making you feel warmer.
- Study shows that durian has an ability to reduce infertility in men & women.
Top Producer
China
Thailand
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Top Importer
France
China
Top Exporter
Spain
Thailand
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Durio zibethinus
Synonym
Not Available
Lahia Hassk
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Malvales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Malvaceae
Species
C. sativus
D. zibethinus
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Cucumber and Durian
We might think that Cucumber and Durian are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cucumber and Durian Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cucumber and Durian is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Durian with peel is 15.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 147.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Durian 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 Durian is Cucurbitales and Malvales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Durian belongs to Malvaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.