Cucumber and Jackfruit
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, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
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 cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Not Available
Lactating Women
Not Available
No
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, 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 g
99+
23.30 g
10
Fiber
0.50 g
40
1.50 g
31
Sugar
1.67 g
99+
19.08 g
4
Protein
0.65 g
99+
1.72 g
12
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19
8
0.07
20
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg
30
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
34
0.11 mg
5
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
27
0.06 mg
17
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.92 mg
10
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
20
0.24 mg
23
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.33 mg
2
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
24.00 mcg
10
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
13.80 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg
40
0.34 mg
22
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg
28
157.00 mcg
5
Choline
6.00 mg
20
Not Available
Fat
0.11 g
99+
0.64 g
13
Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg
99+
448.00 mg
8
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.23 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
24.00 mg
19
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
29.00 mg
6
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.13 mg
20
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
21.00 mg
24
Manganese
0.08 mg
35
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.08 mg
31
Selenium
0.30 mcg
14
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg
33
158.00 mg
4
Omega 6s
28.00 mg
99+
30.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mg
11
Not Available
Water Content
95.23 g
1
73.46 g
99+
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.94 g
9
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal
99+
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcal
25
95.00 kcal
6
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
97.00 kcal
5
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
258.64 kcal
27
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
92.00 kcal
7
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
Not Available
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
Not Available
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Dark green, Green
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Cylindrical
Oval
Texture
Crunchy
Fibrous
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sweet
Origin
India
India
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.8
6-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid, 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.
- There are up to 500 seeds in Jackfruit & these seeds are edible.
- Root extracts of Jackfruit tree is used to treat diarrhea, fever and asthma.
- The taste of jackfruit is combination of mango, banana, melon and papaya.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
India
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Top Importer
France
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Synonym
Not Available
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Alismidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Cucumis
Artocarpus
Species
C. sativus
A. heterophyllus
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Cucumber and Jackfruit
We might think that Cucumber and Jackfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cucumber and Jackfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cucumber and Jackfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Jackfruit with peel is 15.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 95.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Jackfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cucumber and Jackfruit is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
