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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
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, 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, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

Side Effects

Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, 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, 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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

3.63 g11.75 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g2.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

1.67 g9.35 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.65 g0.94 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.190.08
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.09 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.28 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg0.25 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.06 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg30.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg53.20 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mg0.18 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcg129.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

6.00 mg8.40 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.11 g0.12 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

147.00 mg181.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg0.10 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

16.00 mg40.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg0.07 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

24.00 mg14.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.08 mg0.03 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.05 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.50 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

5.00 mg7.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

28.00 mg18.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.30 mg24.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

95.23 g86.75 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g0.44 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcal47.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

15.00 kcal45.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

16.00 kcal300.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

15.00 kcal61.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

16.00 kcal45.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

-260.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal333.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable, Melon
Citrus

Season

Spring, Summer
Winter

Varieties

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Green
Orange

Inside Color

White
Orange

Shape

Cylindrical
Round

Texture

Crunchy
Succulent

Taste

Juicy, Watery
Sweet-Sour

Origin

India
South-Eastern Asia

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam
Loam, Sandy loam

Soil pH

6-6.86-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Hot

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.
  • There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
  • More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
  • Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
  • Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Brazil

Other Countries

Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

France
Germany

Top Exporter

Spain
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus
Citrus sinensis

Synonym

Cucumis sativus
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Sapindales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Citrus

Species

C. sativus
C. × sinensis

Generic Group

-
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Cucumber and Orange

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Orange with peel is 15.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Orange 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 Orange is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Orange belongs to Rutaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.