Cucumber and Olive
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, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
NA
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.63 g
99+
3.84 g
99+
Fiber
0.50 g
40
3.30 g
18
Sugar
1.67 g
99+
0.54 g
99+
Protein
0.65 g
99+
1.03 g
24
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19
8
0.26
3
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg
30
20.00 mcg
20
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
34
0.02 mg
37
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
27
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.24 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
20
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg
40
3.81 mg
1
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
1.40 mcg
28
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg
28
510.00 mcg
2
Choline
6.00 mg
20
14.20 mg
1
Fat
0.11 g
99+
15.32 g
2
Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg
99+
42.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.49 mg
25
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1,556.00 mg
1
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
52.00 mg
5
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
11.00 mg
24
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.04 mg
29
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
4.00 mg
99+
Manganese
0.08 mg
35
0.00 mg
99+
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.12 mg
16
Selenium
0.30 mcg
14
0.90 mcg
8
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg
33
92.00 mg
8
Omega 6s
28.00 mg
99+
1,215.00 mg
2
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mg
11
Not Available
Water Content
95.23 g
1
75.28 g
99+
Ash
0.38 g
34
4.53 g
2
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal
99+
115.00 kcal
5
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
467.00 kcal
4
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
119.00 kcal
4
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
Not Available
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
Not Available
240.00 kcal
38
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Dark green, Green
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Brown
Shape
Cylindrical
Oval
Texture
Crunchy
Fleshy
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Bitter
Origin
India
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.8
7-8
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Spain
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
France
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Italy
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Olea europaea
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
Lamiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Olea
Species
C. sativus
O. europaea
Generic Group
Not Available
Olive
Difference Between Cucumber and Olive
We might think that Cucumber and Olive are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cucumber and Olive Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cucumber and Olive is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Olive with peel is 15.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Olive belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cucumber and Olive is Cucurbitales and Lamiales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
