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Cucumber and Green Bell Pepper

Cucumber
Green Bell Pepper
Green Bell Pepper and Cucumber


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 treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes  
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, 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  
Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes  
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing  
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels  
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  
Lactating Women
-  
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  
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)  
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Carbs
3.63 g  
99+
4.64 g  
99+
Fiber
0.50 g  
99+
1.80 g  
30
Sugar
1.67 g  
99+
2.40 g  
99+
Protein
0.65 g  
99+
0.86 g  
32
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19  
8
0.20  
7
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg  
32
18.00 mcg  
23
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg  
34
0.06 mg  
17
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg  
27
0.03 mg  
31
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg  
99+
0.48 mg  
31
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg  
23
0.10 mg  
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg  
99+
0.22 mg  
7
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg  
28
10.00 mcg  
25
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg  
99+
80.40 mg  
6
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg  
99+
0.37 mg  
25
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg  
5
7.40 mcg  
11
Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg  
31
341.00 mcg  
3
Choline
6.00 mg  
24
5.50 mg  
27
Fat
0.11 g  
99+
0.17 g  
36
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
147.00 mg  
99+
175.00 mg  
99+
Iron
0.28 mg  
37
0.34 mg  
32
Sodium
2.00 mg  
18
3.00 mg  
17
Calcium
16.00 mg  
26
10.00 mg  
35
Magnesium
13.00 mg  
22
10.00 mg  
25
Zinc
0.20 mg  
14
0.13 mg  
20
Phosphorus
24.00 mg  
21
20.00 mg  
25
Manganese
0.08 mg  
39
0.12 mg  
31
Copper
0.04 mg  
99+
0.07 mg  
34
Selenium
0.30 mcg  
14
0.00 mcg  
17
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
5.00 mg  
37
8.00 mg  
35
Omega 6s
28.00 mg  
99+
54.00 mg  
31
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
7.30 mg  
21
9.00 mg  
19
Water Content
95.23 g  
1
93.90 g  
4
Ash
0.38 g  
35
0.40 g  
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal  
99+
20.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcal  
99+
20.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Frozen Form
15.00 kcal  
99+
20.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Dried Form
16.00 kcal  
99+
314.00 kcal  
21
Calories in Canned Form
15.00 kcal  
99+
20.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
16.00 kcal  
99+
30.00 kcal  
40
Calories in Jam
-  
-  
Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal  
99+
180.00 kcal  
99+
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon  
Fruit vegetable  
Season
Spring, Summer  
All seasons  
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian  
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy  
Seedless Variety
Yes  
No  
Color
Dark green, Green  
Green  
Inside Color
White  
Light Green  
Shape
Cylindrical  
Irregularly oval  
Texture
Crunchy  
Crispy  
Taste
Juicy, Watery  
-  
Origin
India  
Central America, Mexico, South America  
Grows on
Vines  
Bushes  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam  
Loam  
Soil pH
6-6.8  
5.5-7  
Climatic Conditions
Warm  
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.
  
  • Colored bell peppers are sweeter as compared to green bell pepper.
  • The inner white colored cavity is rich source of flavonoids and is edible.
  • Red bell peppers have more nutrients as compared to green bell peppers.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
-  
No  
Beer
Yes  
No  
Spirits
Yes  
No  
Cocktails
Yes  
No  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China  
China  
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America  
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey  
Top Importer
France  
United States of America  
Top Exporter
Spain  
Canada  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus  
Capsicum annuum  
Synonym
Cucumis sativus  
Capsicum annuum  
Classification
Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  
Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Subclass
Dillenhidae  
Alismidae  
Order
Cucurbitales  
Solanales  
Family
Cucurbitaceae  
Solanaceae  
Genus
Cucumis  
Capsicum  
Species
C. sativus  
C. annum  
Generic Group
-  
-  
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Difference Between Cucumber and Green Bell Pepper

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Green Bell Pepper with peel is 15.00 kcal and 20.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 20.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Green Bell Pepper 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 Green Bell Pepper is Cucurbitales and Solanales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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