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 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
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)
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
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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
Calories in Pie
Not Available
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
Color
Dark green, Green
Black, Red
Inside Color
White
Magenta
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Juicy, Sweet
Soil Type
Loam
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
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
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Cucurbitales
Dipsacales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Adoxaceae
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.