Cucumber and Passionfruit
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
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
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, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
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, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.63 g
99+
23.40 g
9
Fiber
0.50 g
40
10.40 g
1
Sugar
1.67 g
99+
11.20 g
16
Protein
0.65 g
99+
2.20 g
9
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19
8
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg
30
64.00 mcg
9
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
34
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
27
0.13 mg
6
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
1.50 mg
4
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
20
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
14.00 mcg
21
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
30.00 mg
28
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg
40
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
0.70 mcg
30
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg
28
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
6.00 mg
20
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.11 g
99+
0.70 g
10
Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg
99+
348.00 mg
13
Iron
0.28 mg
37
1.60 mg
8
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
28.00 mg
2
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
29.00 mg
6
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
68.00 mg
3
Manganese
0.08 mg
35
Not Available
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.30 mcg
14
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg
33
1.00 mg
37
Omega 6s
28.00 mg
99+
410.00 mg
3
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mg
11
Not Available
Water Content
95.23 g
1
72.93 g
99+
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal
99+
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcal
25
97.00 kcal
5
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
410.00 kcal
5
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
110.00 kcal
5
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
51.00 kcal
29
Calories in Jam
Not Available
330.00 kcal
7
Calories in Pie
Not Available
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Dark green, Green
Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Cylindrical
Oval
Texture
Crunchy
Juicy
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sweet, Tart
Origin
India
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Grows on
Vines
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Sandy loam
Soil pH
6-6.8
6.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Frost free, 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.
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
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
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Top Importer
France
Brazil
Top Exporter
Spain
Ecuador
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Passiflora edulis
Synonym
Not Available
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Malpighiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Passifloraceae
Genus
Cucumis
Passiflora
Species
C. sativus
P. edulis
Generic Group
Not Available
Passion Flower
Difference Between Cucumber and Passionfruit
We might think that Cucumber and Passionfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cucumber and Passionfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cucumber and Passionfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Passionfruit with peel is 15.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Passionfruit 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 Passionfruit is Cucurbitales and Malpighiales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
