Cucumber

Pumpkin

Cucumber and Pumpkin

Cucumber

Pumpkin

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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

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes

Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair

Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

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

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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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

Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

3.63 g6.50 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.50 g0.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

1.67 g2.76 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.65 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.190.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcg426.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.11 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.60 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.06 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg16.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg9.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mg0.44 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg1.10 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

6.00 mg0.00 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.11 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

147.00 mg340.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.28 mg0.80 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

16.00 mg21.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

13.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.20 mg0.32 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

24.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.08 mg0.13 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.00 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.30 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

5.00 mg82.22 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

28.00 mg49.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

7.30 mg0.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

95.23 g94.20 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.38 g1.40 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcal26.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcal30.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NANA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA34.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

NA46.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA130.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA244.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Fruit vegetable, Melon

Berry

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

All seasons

4.3 Varieties

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian

Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark green, Green

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

4.6 Inside Color

White

Creamy Yellow

4.7 Shape

Cylindrical

Round

4.8 Texture

Crunchy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Watery

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

4.10 Origin

India

Mexico

4.11 Grows on

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.85.5-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Warm to hot climate

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.

The name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

France

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

China

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus

Cucurbita maxima

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucumis

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

C. sativus

Cucurbita mixta

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Cucumber and Pumpkin

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Pumpkin with peel is 15.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.