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
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
Not Available
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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
Any time except an hour after meal
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.63 g79.18 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
0.50 g3.70 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
1.67 g59.19 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.65 g3.07 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.190.04
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.11 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.13 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg0.77 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg0.10 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.17 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg2.30 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg0.12 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg3.50 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 mg11.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.11 g0.46 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg749.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.28 mg1.88 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg11.00 mg
0
1556
👆🏻
Calcium
16.00 mg50.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
13.00 mg32.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.20 mg0.22 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
24.00 mg101.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.08 mg0.30 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.32 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.30 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg8.00 mg
0
318
👆🏻
Omega 6s
28.00 mg29.00 mg
0
1689
👆🏻
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
95.23 g15.43 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.38 g1.85 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal299.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
👆🏻
Calories in Dried Form
NANA
32
747
👆🏻
Calories in Canned Form
NANA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
NA154.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
NA255.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
NA251.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Brown
Shape
Cylindrical
Oval
Texture
Crunchy
Fleshy
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sweet
Origin
India
Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Vines
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
6-6.85.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
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.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
France
Europe
Top Exporter
Spain
Turkey
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Not Available
Order
Cucurbitales
Vitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Vitis
Species
C. sativus
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Not Available
Grape