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Cucumber and Gooseberry

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
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Side Effects

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

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

3.63 g10.18 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g4.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

1.67 gNA
0 63.35
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Protein

0.65 g0.88 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.190.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcg15.00 mcg
0 426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.03 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 mg0.29 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.08 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg27.70 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mg0.37 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcgNA
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcgNA
0 834
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Choline

6.00 mgNA
0 14.2
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Fat

0.11 g0.58 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

147.00 mg198.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg0.31 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

16.00 mg25.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg0.12 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

24.00 mg27.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.08 mg0.14 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.07 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

5.00 mg46.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

28.00 mg271.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.30 mg0.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

95.23 g87.87 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g0.49 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcal44.00 kcal
15 299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcalNA
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

NANA
0 187
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Calories in Dried Form

NANA
32 747
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Calories in Canned Form

NA73.00 kcal
17 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

NA40.00 kcal
17 461
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Calories in Jam

NA150.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

NA240.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable, Melon
Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer
Summer

Varieties

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Green
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

White
Yellowish Green

Shape

Cylindrical
Round

Texture

Crunchy
Crispy

Taste

Juicy, Watery
Astringent

Origin

India
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam
Loamy, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.86-6.8
3.5 10
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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.
  • Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
  • They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Germany

Other Countries

Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Top Importer

France
Not Available

Top Exporter

Spain
Not Available

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus
Ribes uva-crispa

Synonym

Not Available
Ribes grossularia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Saxifragales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Ribes

Species

C. sativus
R. uva-crispa

Generic Group

Not Available
Saxifrage

Difference Between Cucumber and Gooseberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Gooseberry with peel is 15.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry is Cucurbitales and Saxifragales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.