Cucumber

Feijoa

Cucumber and Feijoa

Cucumber

Feijoa

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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 depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes

Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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

Carbs

3.63 g12.92 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.50 g6.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

1.67 g8.20 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.65 g0.98 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.190.05

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.30 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg0.23 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg23.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg32.90 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mg0.16 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg3.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg5.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcg27.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

6.00 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.11 g0.60 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

147.00 mg172.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.28 mg0.14 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

16.00 mg17.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

13.00 mg9.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.20 mg0.06 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

24.00 mg19.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.08 mg0.08 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

5.00 mg58.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

28.00 mg214.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.30 mg20.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

95.23 g83.28 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.38 g0.38 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcal61.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcal55.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

15.00 kcal47.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

16.00 kcal747.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

15.00 kcal55.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

16.00 kcal25.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

-220.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal300.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable, Melon

Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer

Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian

Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu

Seedless Variety

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Color

Dark green, Green

Green

Inside Color

White

Shape

Cylindrical

Oval

Texture

Crunchy

Succulent

Taste

Juicy, Watery

Sweet

Origin

India

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

Grows on

Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam

Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy

Soil pH

6-6.86-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm

Cold, Warm

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.

Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).

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

New Zealand

Other Countries

Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America

Top Importer

France

China

Top Exporter

Spain

New Zealand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus

Acca sellowiana

Synonym

Cucumis sativus

Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales

Myrtales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Myrtaceae

Genus

Cucumis

Acca

Species

C. sativus

A. sellowiana

Generic Group

Myrtle

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Difference Between Cucumber and Feijoa

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Feijoa with peel is 15.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Feijoa 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 Feijoa is Cucurbitales and Myrtales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.