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, Heart care
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 sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
Not Available
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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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.63 g18.40 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
0.50 g7.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
1.67 gNA
0
63.35
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Protein
0.65 g0.66 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.190.04
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg30.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.07 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.06 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg0.50 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 mg0.23 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg36.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mgNA
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcgNA
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcgNA
0
834
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Choline
6.00 mgNA
0
14.2
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Fat
0.11 g0.50 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg280.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.28 mg1.60 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg6.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
16.00 mg38.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
13.00 mg5.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.20 mg0.11 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
24.00 mg39.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.08 mgNA
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.06 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.30 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg85.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
28.00 mg162.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
95.23 g79.80 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.38 g0.60 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal73.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NA340.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NANA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
NA200.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
NA280.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
NA310.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green
Black, Red
Inside Color
White
Magenta
Shape
Cylindrical
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Juicy
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
India
Europe
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.85.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
France
Not Available
Top Exporter
Spain
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Cucurbitales
Dipsacales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Sambucus
Species
C. sativus
S. nigra
Generic Group
Not Available
Moschatel