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, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, 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, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Chances of sunburn
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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 warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.63 g10.50 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
0.50 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
1.67 g1.70 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.65 g0.70 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.190.07
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.03 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 mg0.20 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg0.22 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.05 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg29.10 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg0.22 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg0.60 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
6.00 mg5.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.11 g0.20 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg102.00 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 mg33.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
13.00 mg6.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.20 mg0.11 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
24.00 mg18.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.08 mg0.01 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.07 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 mg19.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
28.00 mg36.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
95.23 g88.26 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 kcalNA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcal30.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NANA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA20.68 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
NA30.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
NA250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
NA420.00 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
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green
Green
Inside Color
White
Light Green
Shape
Cylindrical
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Succulent
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Acidic, Sour
Origin
India
India
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
6-6.86-7.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
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.
- Lime is the called as the powerhouse of flavors.
- Fresh lime juice is so acidic that it can dissolve concrete.
- Limes are more fragrant and acidic than lemons.
- Persian limes are almost seedless and thorn less.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
France
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Not Available
not available
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. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit