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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
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
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Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
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Side Effects

Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

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, 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 g13.30 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g0.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

1.67 g3.90 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.65 g2.30 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.190.17
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcg150.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.11 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 mg2.80 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg0.62 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg10.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg28.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mg0.50 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg0.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcg335.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

6.00 mg2.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.11 g0.00 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

147.00 mg170.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg1.30 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

16.00 mg12.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg8.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

24.00 mg39.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.08 mg0.40 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.90 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

5.00 mg60.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

28.00 mg80.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.30 mg9.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

95.23 g92.70 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g0.80 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcal77.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcal36.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

15.00 kcal53.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

16.00 kcal92.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

15.00 kcal53.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

16.00 kcal60.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

-238.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal320.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable, Melon
Fruit vegetable

Season

Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Green
Bright Yellow, Orange

Inside Color

White
Orange

Shape

Cylindrical
Round

Texture

Crunchy
Juicy

Taste

Juicy, Watery
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Origin

India
Chile, Peru

Grows on

Vines
Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam
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Soil pH

6-6.85-6.1
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
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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.
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
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Other Countries

Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
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Top Importer

France
Netherlands

Top Exporter

Spain
Colombia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus
Physalis Peruviana

Synonym

Cucumis sativus
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Asteridae

Order

Cucurbitales
Solanales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Physalis

Species

C. sativus
Physalis

Generic Group

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Difference Between Cucumber and Physalis

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Physalis with peel is 15.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Physalis 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 Physalis is Cucurbitales and Solanales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.