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Cucumber and Gojiberry

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-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis

General Benefits

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

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
May interact with some drugs

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

3.63 g69.21 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g8.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

1.67 g13.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.65 g14.07 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.190.20
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 mg0.10 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg1.30 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.00 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg0.00 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.00 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg19.20 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mg0.00 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

6.00 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.11 g1.00 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

147.00 mg840.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg9.00 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg24.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

16.00 mg100.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg0.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg2.70 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

24.00 mg0.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.08 mg0.00 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg2.00 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg63.70 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

5.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

28.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.30 mg0.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

95.23 g0.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g0.00 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcal32.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcal81.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

15.00 kcal90.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

16.00 kcal32.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

15.00 kcal83.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

16.00 kcal40.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

-180.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal240.00 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
No Types

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Green
Scarlet red

Inside Color

White
Orange

Shape

Cylindrical
Oval

Texture

Crunchy
Tough

Taste

Juicy, Watery
Slightly bitter, Tart

Origin

India
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Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam
Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.86.8-8.1
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Cold, Hot

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.
  • Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
  • They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
  • This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

France
United States of America

Top Exporter

Spain
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus
Lycium barbarum

Synonym

Cucumis sativus
Wolfberry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Subclass

Dillenhidae
Asteridae

Order

Cucurbitales
Solanales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Lycium

Species

C. sativus
L. barbarum

Generic Group

-
-

Difference Between Cucumber and Gojiberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Gojiberry with peel is 15.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 81.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Cucurbitales and Solanales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.