Cucumber and Physalis
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
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 and 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.
