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Cucumber and Physalis


Physalis and Cucumber


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   
Unknown   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes   
NA   

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

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, 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+
13.30 g   
36

Fiber
0.50 g   
40
0.50 g   
40

Sugar
1.67 g   
99+
3.90 g   
99+

Protein
0.65 g   
99+
2.30 g   
8

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19   
8
0.17   
10

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg   
30
150.00 mcg   
5

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg   
34
0.11 mg   
3

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg   
27
0.04 mg   
23

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg   
99+
2.80 mg   
1

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg   
20
Not Available   

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg   
99+
Not Available   

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg   
28
Not Available   

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg   
99+
28.00 mg   
32

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg   
40
0.50 mg   
19

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg   
5
Not Available   

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
Not Available   

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg   
28
Not Available   

Choline
6.00 mg   
20
2.00 mg   
30

Fat
0.11 g   
99+
0.00 g   
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
147.00 mg   
99+
170.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.28 mg   
37
1.30 mg   
11

Sodium
2.00 mg   
18
Not Available   

Calcium
16.00 mg   
25
12.00 mg   
29

Magnesium
13.00 mg   
22
8.00 mg   
27

Zinc
0.20 mg   
14
0.10 mg   
23

Phosphorus
24.00 mg   
21
39.00 mg   
9

Manganese
0.08 mg   
35
0.40 mg   
9

Copper
0.04 mg   
99+
0.10 mg   
22

Selenium
0.30 mcg   
14
Not Available   

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
5.00 mg   
33
Not Available   

Omega 6s
28.00 mg   
99+
Not Available   

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
7.30 mg   
11
Not Available   

Water Content
95.23 g   
1
Not Available   

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+
77.00 kcal   
9

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcal   
25
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
Not Available   
60.00 kcal   
22

Calories in Jam
Not Available   
238.00 kcal   
22

Calories in Pie
Not Available   
320.00 kcal   
14

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
Yes   
No   

Color
Dark green, Green   
Bright Yellow, Orange   

Inside Color
White   
Orange   

Shape
Cylindrical   
Round   

Texture
Crunchy   
Juicy   

Taste
Juicy, Watery   
NA   

Origin
India   
Chile, Peru   

Grows on
Vines   
Bushes   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Loam   
NA   

Soil pH
6-6.8   
5-6.1   

Climatic Conditions
Warm   
NA   

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.
  
NA   

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Not Available   
No   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
No   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
NA   

Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America   
NA   

Top Importer
France   
Netherlands   

Top Exporter
Spain   
Colombia   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus   
Physalis Peruviana   

Synonym
Not Available   
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
Not Available   
Not Available   

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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 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.

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