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Cucumber and Elderberry

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

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
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

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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

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

Difference Between Cucumber and Elderberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Elderberry with peel is 15.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Cucurbitales and Dipsacales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.