Cucumber and Orange
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
Yes
Yes
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.63 g
99+
11.75 g
99+
Fiber
0.50 g
40
2.40 g
24
Sugar
1.67 g
99+
9.35 g
26
Protein
0.65 g
99+
0.94 g
28
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19
8
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg
30
11.00 mcg
26
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
34
0.09 mg
8
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
27
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.28 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
20
0.25 mg
21
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.06 mg
29
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
30.00 mcg
8
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
53.20 mg
14
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg
40
0.18 mg
31
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg
28
129.00 mcg
9
Choline
6.00 mg
20
8.40 mg
10
Fat
0.11 g
99+
0.12 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg
99+
181.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.10 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
40.00 mg
7
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
14.00 mg
32
Manganese
0.08 mg
35
0.03 mg
99+
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.05 mg
99+
Selenium
0.30 mcg
14
0.50 mcg
11
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg
33
7.00 mg
32
Omega 6s
28.00 mg
99+
18.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mg
11
Not Available
Water Content
95.23 g
1
86.75 g
28
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.44 g
30
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal
99+
63.00 kcal
16
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcal
25
47.00 kcal
16
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
45.00 kcal
19
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
300.00 kcal
17
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
61.00 kcal
18
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
45.00 kcal
33
Calories in Jam
Not Available
260.00 kcal
14
Calories in Pie
Not Available
333.00 kcal
12
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
Yes
Yes
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
6-6.8
6-6.5
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
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
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
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.
