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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
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, 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
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn

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
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

3.63 g9.30 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g2.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

1.67 g2.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.65 g1.10 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.190.12
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg0.19 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.08 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg53.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mg0.15 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

6.00 mg5.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.11 g0.30 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

147.00 mg138.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg0.60 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

16.00 mg26.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg8.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg0.06 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

24.00 mg16.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.08 mg0.03 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.40 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

5.00 mg26.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

28.00 mg63.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.30 mg11.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

95.23 g88.98 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g0.30 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcal29.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcal29.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

15.00 kcal22.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

16.00 kcal267.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

15.00 kcal21.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

16.00 kcal22.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

-250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal285.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable, Melon
Citrus, Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer
All seasons

Varieties

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Green
Yellow, Yellowish-orange

Inside Color

White
Yellow

Shape

Cylindrical
Round

Texture

Crunchy
Succulent

Taste

Juicy, Watery
Sour

Origin

India
China, India

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam
Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.85.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Hot, 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.
  • Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
  • During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
  • Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

France
United States of America

Top Exporter

Spain
Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus
Citrus limon

Synonym

Cucumis sativus
Citrus Limon

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Sapindales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Citrus

Species

C. sativus
C. limon

Generic Group

-
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Cucumber and Lemon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Lemon with peel is 15.00 kcal and 29.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Lemon 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 Lemon is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.