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Cucumber and Pomegranate

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
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching

Side Effects

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

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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or 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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

3.63 g18.70 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g4.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

1.67 g13.67 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.65 g1.67 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.190.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.07 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.29 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg0.38 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.08 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg38.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg10.20 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mg0.60 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg16.40 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

6.00 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.11 g1.17 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

147.00 mg236.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg0.30 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg3.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

16.00 mg10.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg0.35 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

24.00 mg36.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.08 mg0.12 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.16 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.50 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

5.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

28.00 mg79.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.30 mg24.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

95.23 g77.93 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g0.53 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcal83.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcal83.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

15.00 kcal83.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

16.00 kcal366.66 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

15.00 kcal83.00 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

-210.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal360.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable, Melon
Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer
Autumn

Varieties

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Green
Dark red, Light pink-red

Inside Color

White
Red

Shape

Cylindrical
Round

Texture

Crunchy
Juicy

Taste

Juicy, Watery
Juicy, Sweet

Origin

India
India, Iran

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam
Clay, Sand

Soil pH

6-6.85.5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Cold, Dry, Hot

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.
  • Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
  • It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
  • In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
  • Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Iran

Other Countries

Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan

Top Importer

France
Europe

Top Exporter

Spain
India

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus
Punica granatum

Synonym

Cucumis sativus
Punica malus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Myrtales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Lythraceae

Genus

Cucumis
Punica

Species

C. sativus
P. granatum

Generic Group

-
Pomegranate

Difference Between Cucumber and Pomegranate

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Pomegranate with peel is 15.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate is Cucurbitales and Myrtales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.