Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, 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, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Allergic reaction
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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Melon
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Color
Dark green, Green
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Light Green
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sweet
Grows on
Vines
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm
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 average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
- 90% of a honeydew is water.
- In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
- Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
France
Not Available
Top Exporter
Spain
Not Available
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Cucumis melo
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
C. sativus
C. melo
Generic Group
Not Available
Gourd
Difference Between Cucumber and Honeydew
We might think that Cucumber and Honeydew are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cucumber and Honeydew Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cucumber and Honeydew is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Honeydew with peel is 15.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Honeydew 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 Honeydew is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.