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, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
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, 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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Color
Dark green, Green
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
India
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Soil Type
Loam
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
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.
- The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
France
Hong Kong
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Not Available
Nephelium litchi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
C. sativus
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Not Available
Soapberry
Difference Between Cucumber and Lychee
We might think that Cucumber and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cucumber and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cucumber and Lychee is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Lychee with peel is 15.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Lychee 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 Lychee is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.