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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
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

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

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
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Allergy

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

Side Effects

Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Mouth irritation, Weight gain

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
As a snack in the late afternoon

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

3.63 g15.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g1.10 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

1.67 g16.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.65 g1.30 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.190.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcg0.00 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 mg0.50 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg1.00 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.00 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg28.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mg0.20 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg1.20 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

6.00 mg2.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.11 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

147.00 mg266.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg0.13 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

16.00 mg1.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg0.05 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

24.00 mg12.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.08 mg0.05 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

5.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

28.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.30 mg9.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

95.23 g78.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g0.50 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcal83.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcal60.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

15.00 kcal60.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

16.00 kcal283.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

15.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

16.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

-250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal109.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable, Melon
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer
Mid to late summer

Varieties

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Green
Rusty brown

Inside Color

White
Yellowish brown

Shape

Cylindrical
Round

Texture

Crunchy
Fleshy

Taste

Juicy, Watery
Sweetish

Origin

India
Mexico

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam
Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.85-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

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.
  • 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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Thailand

Other Countries

Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam

Top Importer

France
China

Top Exporter

Spain
Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus
Dimocarpus longan

Synonym

Cucumis sativus
Dragon eye

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae

Division

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Sapindales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Sapindaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Dimocarpus

Species

C. sativus
D. longan

Generic Group

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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 60.00 kcal 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.