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
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), 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 g
99+
10.18 g
99+
Fiber
0.50 g
40
4.30 g
13
Sugar
1.67 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
0.65 g
99+
0.88 g
31
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19
8
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg
30
15.00 mcg
24
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
34
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
27
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
20
0.29 mg
15
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.08 mg
20
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
27.70 mg
33
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg
40
0.37 mg
21
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg
28
Not Available
Choline
6.00 mg
20
Not Available
Fat
0.11 g
99+
0.58 g
15
Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg
99+
198.00 mg
36
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.31 mg
34
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
25.00 mg
18
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.08 mg
35
0.14 mg
23
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.07 mg
32
Selenium
0.30 mcg
14
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg
33
46.00 mg
17
Omega 6s
28.00 mg
99+
271.00 mg
6
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mg
11
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
95.23 g
1
87.87 g
22
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.49 g
27
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal
99+
44.00 kcal
29
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
73.00 kcal
14
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
40.00 kcal
35
Calories in Jam
Not Available
150.00 kcal
33
Calories in Pie
Not Available
240.00 kcal
38
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
Yes
Yes
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
6-6.8
6-6.8
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
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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.
