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Cucumber and Pink Grapefruit

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
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

Side Effects

Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Allergic reaction

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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

3.63 g10.70 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g1.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

1.67 g6.90 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.65 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.190.07
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcg58.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.20 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg0.26 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg13.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg31.20 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mg0.13 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg1,419.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

6.00 mg7.70 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.11 g0.14 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

147.00 mg135.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg0.08 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

16.00 mg22.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg0.07 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

24.00 mg18.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.08 mg0.02 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.03 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

5.00 mg8.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

28.00 mg29.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.30 mg15.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

95.23 g88.06 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g0.36 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcal42.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcal42.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

15.00 kcal31.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

16.00 kcal326.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

15.00 kcal32.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

16.00 kcal39.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

-250.00 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
Citrus, Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer
All seasons

Varieties

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Green
Pink, Red

Inside Color

White
Pink

Shape

Cylindrical
Round

Texture

Crunchy
Succulent

Taste

Juicy, Watery
Sweet, Tangy

Origin

India
Barbados

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam
Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.86-8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Humid, 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.
  • Grapefruit is used to protect wooden tools due to its anti-fungal properties.
  • It grows in clusters as grapes & hence called as grapefruit.
  • This fruit tastes delicious when paired with fish, e.g. in fish salads.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

France
Japan

Top Exporter

Spain
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus
Citrus paradisi

Synonym

Cucumis sativus
Citrus Paradisi

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Sapindales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Citrus

Species

C. sativus
C. × paradisi

Generic Group

-
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Cucumber and Pink Grapefruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Pink Grapefruit with peel is 15.00 kcal and 42.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 42.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Pink Grapefruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cucumber and Pink Grapefruit is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.