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 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
Lactating Women
Not Available
No
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
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
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.
Color
Dark green, Green
Orange
Inside Color
White
Orange
Texture
Crunchy
Succulent
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sweet-Sour
Origin
India
South-Eastern Asia
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Hot
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.
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
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Citrus sinensis
Synonym
Not Available
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Species
C. sativus
C. × sinensis
Generic Group
Not Available
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.