Cucumber and Nectarine
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
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or 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 g
99+
10.60 g
99+
Fiber
0.50 g
40
1.70 g
29
Sugar
1.67 g
99+
7.90 g
37
Protein
0.65 g
99+
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19
8
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg
30
17.00 mcg
22
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
34
0.03 mg
28
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
27
0.03 mg
32
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
1.13 mg
6
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
20
0.19 mg
35
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
5.40 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg
40
0.77 mg
14
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
2.20 mcg
26
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg
28
130.00 mcg
8
Choline
6.00 mg
20
6.20 mg
18
Fat
0.11 g
99+
0.32 g
26
Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg
99+
201.00 mg
35
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.08 mg
35
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.30 mcg
14
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg
33
2.00 mg
36
Omega 6s
28.00 mg
99+
111.00 mg
17
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mg
11
Not Available
Water Content
95.23 g
1
87.60 g
24
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal
99+
44.00 kcal
29
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
259.00 kcal
26
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
Not Available
175.00 kcal
30
Calories in Pie
Not Available
333.00 kcal
12
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Dark green, Green
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Cylindrical
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Succulent
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sweet
Origin
India
China
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Sandy loam
Soil pH
6-6.8
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny, Warm
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 ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
France
Germany
Top Exporter
Spain
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Prunus persica
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
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Prunus
Species
C. sativus
P. persica
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Cucumber and Nectarine
We might think that Cucumber and Nectarine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cucumber and Nectarine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cucumber and Nectarine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Nectarine with peel is 15.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Nectarine belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cucumber and Nectarine is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
