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1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Anti depressant, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healthy mucus membrane, prevents oral cavity cancer, Prevents anemia, Prevents cases of morning sickness, Prevents lung cancer, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of colonic diseases
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
1.2 Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Not Available
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
1.5 Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
3.63 g15.00 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
0.50 g1.10 g
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
1.67 gNA
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
0.65 g1.30 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.190.09
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg0.00 mcg
Pomegranate
0 426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.04 mg
Apple
0 0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.50 mg
Apple
0 1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg1.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg0.30 mg
Lychee
0 1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.00 mg
Apple
0 0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg0.00 mcg
Gojiberry
0 81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg28.00 mg
Olive
0 228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mgNA
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcgNA
Orange
0 40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
Avocado
0 5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcgNA
Pineapple
0 834
2.4.13 Choline
6.00 mgNA
Gojiberry
0 14.2
2.5 Fat
0.11 g0.40 g
Physalis
0 33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
147.00 mg266.00 mg
Olive
42 840
2.6.2 Iron
0.28 mg0.13 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
2.6.3 Sodium
2.00 mg0.00 mg
Orange
0 1556
2.6.4 Calcium
16.00 mg1.00 mg
Apple
1 100
2.6.5 Magnesium
13.00 mg10.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.20 mg0.05 mg
Apple
0 2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
24.00 mg12.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.08 mgNA
Apple
0 3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.04 mg0.10 mg
Apple
0 2
2.6.10 Selenium
0.30 mcg0.60 mcg
Apple
0 63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
5.00 mg0.00 mg
Watermelon
0 318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
28.00 mg0.00 mg
Jambul
0 1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
7.30 mgNA
Jambul
0 87
2.9 Water Content
95.23 g78.00 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
2.10 Ash
0.38 g0.50 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal83.00 kcal
Apple
15 299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcalNA
Apple
12 354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
Rambutan
0 187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
NANA
Gojiberry
32 747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
NANA
Tomato
17 443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
NA50.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
NANA
Clementine
49 420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
NA109.00 kcal
Breadfruit
80 450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Tree fruit, Tropical
4.2 Season
Spring, Summer
Mid to late summer
4.3 Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Dark green, Green
Rusty brown
4.6 Inside Color
White
Yellowish brown
4.7 Shape
Cylindrical
Round
4.8 Texture
Crunchy
Fleshy
4.9 Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sweetish
4.10 Origin
India
Mexico
4.11 Grows on
Vines
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Loam
Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
6-6.85-7
Cloudberry
3.5 10
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
5 Facts
5.1 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.
  • Longan is also called as "Dragon's eye" in China as it gives an impression of an eyeball.
  • Longan seeds can be used to absorb the venom after the snake bite and they also help to stop bleeding.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
China
Thailand
5.3.2 Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
5.3.3 Top Importer
France
China
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Spain
Thailand
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Dimocarpus longan
6.2 Synonym
Not Available
Dragon eye
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
7.7 Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
7.8 Family
Cucurbitaceae
Sapindaceae
7.9 Genus
Cucumis
Dimocarpus
7.10 Species
C. sativus
D. longan
7.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available

Difference Between Cucumber and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Longan with peel is 15.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Longan 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 Longan is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.