Cucumber and Fig
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, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
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
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
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy
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
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.63 g
99+
19.20 g
13
Fiber
0.50 g
40
2.90 g
21
Sugar
1.67 g
99+
16.30 g
5
Protein
0.65 g
99+
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19
8
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg
30
7.00 mcg
29
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
34
0.06 mg
15
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
27
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.40 mg
36
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
20
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.11 mg
12
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
2.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg
40
0.11 mg
36
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
4.70 mcg
15
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg
28
9.00 mcg
32
Choline
6.00 mg
20
4.70 mg
26
Fat
0.11 g
99+
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg
99+
232.00 mg
30
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.37 mg
30
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
35.00 mg
11
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
17.00 mg
17
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.15 mg
18
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
14.00 mg
32
Manganese
0.08 mg
35
0.13 mg
25
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.07 mg
32
Selenium
0.30 mcg
14
0.20 mcg
15
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg
33
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
28.00 mg
99+
144.00 mg
14
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mg
11
31.00 mg
4
Water Content
95.23 g
1
79.11 g
99+
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal
99+
74.00 kcal
10
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
71.42 kcal
9
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
249.00 kcal
30
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
69.00 kcal
15
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
65.00 kcal
19
Calories in Jam
Not Available
360.00 kcal
5
Calories in Pie
Not Available
450.00 kcal
1
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Winter
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
Seedless Variety
Yes
Yes
Color
Dark green, Green
Green, Purple, Red
Inside Color
White
Pink
Shape
Cylindrical
Conical
Texture
Crunchy
Fleshy
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sweet
Origin
India
Western Asia
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH
6-6.8
5-7
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Dry, 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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
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
Top Importer
France
France
Top Exporter
Spain
Turkey
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Ficus carica
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Alismidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Cucumis
Ficus
Species
C. sativus
Ficus carica
Generic Group
Not Available
Mulberry
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 and 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.
