Cucumber

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1 Benefits

1.1 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, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

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

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

1.5 Side Effects

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

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

3.63 g19.20 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.50 g2.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

1.67 g16.30 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.65 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.190.04

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcg7.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.06 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.40 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.11 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg2.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mg0.11 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg4.70 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

6.00 mg4.70 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.11 g0.30 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

147.00 mg232.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.28 mg0.37 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

16.00 mg35.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

13.00 mg17.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.20 mg0.15 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

24.00 mg14.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.08 mg0.13 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.07 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.30 mcg0.20 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

5.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

28.00 mg144.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

7.30 mg31.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

95.23 g79.11 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.38 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcal74.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA71.42 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA249.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA69.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

NA65.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA360.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA450.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Fruit vegetable, Melon

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

Summer, Winter

4.3 Varieties

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark green, Green

Green, Purple, Red

4.6 Inside Color

White

Pink

4.7 Shape

Cylindrical

Conical

4.8 Texture

Crunchy

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Watery

Sweet

4.10 Origin

India

Western Asia

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.85-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Dry, Warm

5 Facts

5.1 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.

Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

Turkey

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

France

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

Turkey

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus

Ficus carica

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Alismidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Rosales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Moraceae

7.9 Genus

Cucumis

Ficus

7.10 Species

C. sativus

Ficus carica

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Mulberry

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Difference Between Cucumber and Fig

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Fig with peel is 15.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Fig 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 Fig is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.