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Cucumber and Miracle fruit

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
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Has taste modifying effect

Skin Benefits

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

Side Effects

Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation

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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

3.63 g5.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g5.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

1.67 g0.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.65 g1.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.190.03
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 mg0.02 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg-
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg-
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg-
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg1.33 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mg0.78 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg-
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

6.00 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 mg-
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg-
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg-
0 1556
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Calcium

16.00 mg-
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg-
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg-
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

24.00 mg-
0 113
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Manganese

0.08 mg-
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg-
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

5.00 mg-
0 318
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Omega 6s

28.00 mg-
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.30 mg-
0 87
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Water Content

95.23 g80.50 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 kcal-
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcal35.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

15.00 kcal28.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

16.00 kcal351.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

15.00 kcal-
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

16.00 kcal-
16 461
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Calories in Jam

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49 420
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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal-
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable, Melon
Berry

Season

Spring, Summer
Monsoon

Varieties

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Green
Dark red

Inside Color

White
Greyish-white

Shape

Cylindrical
Oval

Texture

Crunchy
Fleshy

Taste

Juicy, Watery
Sweet

Origin

India
West Africa

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam
Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.84.5-5.8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Rainfall

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.
  • The name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
  • When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
  • It is also used as natural sweetener.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
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Other Countries

Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
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Top Importer

France
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Top Exporter

Spain
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus
Synsepalum Dulcificum

Synonym

Cucumis sativus
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Subclass

Dillenhidae
Asteridae

Order

Cucurbitales
Ericales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Sapotaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Synsepalum

Species

C. sativus
S. dulcificum

Generic Group

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Difference Between Cucumber and Miracle fruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Miracle fruit with peel is 15.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Miracle fruit 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 Miracle fruit is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.