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1 Benefits
1.1 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
1.1.1 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
1.2 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
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Unknown
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
NA
1.5 Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
3.63 g13.30 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
0.50 g0.50 g
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
1.67 g3.90 g
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
0.65 g2.30 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.190.17
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg150.00 mcg
Pomegranate
0 426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.11 mg
Apple
0 0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.04 mg
Apple
0 1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg2.80 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mgNA
Lychee
0 1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mgNA
Apple
0 0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcgNA
Gojiberry
0 81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg28.00 mg
Olive
0 228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg0.50 mg
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcgNA
Orange
0 40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
Avocado
0 5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcgNA
Pineapple
0 834
2.4.13 Choline
6.00 mg2.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 14.2
2.5 Fat
0.11 g0.00 g
Apple
0 33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
147.00 mg170.00 mg
Olive
42 840
2.6.2 Iron
0.28 mg1.30 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
2.6.3 Sodium
2.00 mgNA
Orange
0 1556
2.6.4 Calcium
16.00 mg12.00 mg
Longan
1 100
2.6.5 Magnesium
13.00 mg8.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.20 mg0.10 mg
Apple
0 2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
24.00 mg39.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.08 mg0.40 mg
Apple
0 3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.04 mg0.10 mg
Apple
0 2
2.6.10 Selenium
0.30 mcgNA
Apple
0 63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
5.00 mgNA
Watermelon
0 318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
28.00 mgNA
Jambul
0 1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
7.30 mgNA
Jambul
0 87
2.9 Water Content
95.23 gNA
Gojiberry
0 95.23
2.10 Ash
0.38 g0.80 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal77.00 kcal
Apple
15 299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcalNA
Apple
12 354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
Rambutan
0 187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
NANA
Gojiberry
32 747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
NANA
Tomato
17 443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
NA60.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
NA238.00 kcal
Clementine
49 420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
NA320.00 kcal
Breadfruit
80 450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Fruit vegetable
4.2 Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
4.3 Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Dark green, Green
Bright Yellow, Orange
4.6 Inside Color
White
Orange
4.7 Shape
Cylindrical
Round
4.8 Texture
Crunchy
Juicy
4.9 Taste
Juicy, Watery
NA
4.10 Origin
India
Chile, Peru
4.11 Grows on
Vines
Bushes
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Loam
NA
4.12.2 Soil pH
6-6.85-6.1
Cloudberry
3.5 10
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Warm
NA
5 Facts
5.1 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.
NA
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
China
NA
5.3.2 Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
NA
5.3.3 Top Importer
France
Netherlands
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Spain
Colombia
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Physalis Peruviana
6.2 Synonym
Not Available
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
7.7 Order
Cucurbitales
Solanales
7.8 Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
7.9 Genus
Cucumis
Physalis
7.10 Species
C. sativus
Physalis
7.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available

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 Not Available 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.