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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, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, 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, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing

Side Effects

Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

3.63 g14.30 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g5.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

1.67 g8.90 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.65 g2.50 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.190.18
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcg31.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.07 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg1.08 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg0.45 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.11 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg49.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg228.30 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mg0.73 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg2.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg5,204.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

6.00 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.11 g0.95 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

147.00 mg417.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg0.26 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

16.00 mg18.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg22.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg0.23 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

24.00 mg40.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.08 mg0.15 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.23 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 mg112.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

28.00 mg288.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.30 mg22.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

95.23 g80.80 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g1.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcal68.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcal68.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

15.00 kcal68.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

16.00 kcal325.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

15.00 kcal57.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

16.00 kcal55.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

-240.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal340.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable, Melon
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer
All seasons

Varieties

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Green
Green, Pink, Yellow

Inside Color

White
White

Shape

Cylindrical
Round

Texture

Crunchy
Crispy

Taste

Juicy, Watery
Sweet-Sour

Origin

India
Central America, Mexico, South America

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam
Loam, Rocky, Sandy

Soil pH

6-6.84.5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Sunny

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.
  • The black pigment in Guava leaves is used for textile applications.
  • Guava leaves are used to make tea.
  • Oils extracted from guava seeds are used in various cosmetics.
  • Guava wood is used for decorative purposes.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
India

Other Countries

Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand

Top Importer

France
Canada

Top Exporter

Spain
India

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus
Psidium guajava

Synonym

Cucumis sativus
Psidium Guajava

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Myrtales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Myrtaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Psidium

Species

C. sativus
Psidium guajava

Generic Group

-
Myrtle

Difference Between Cucumber and Guava

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Guava with peel is 15.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Guava 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 Guava is Cucurbitales and Myrtales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.