Cucumber and Rambutan
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, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Good conditioner
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Unknown
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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 g
99+
15.70 g
22
Fiber
0.50 g
40
2.80 g
22
Sugar
1.67 g
99+
15.70 g
6
Protein
0.65 g
99+
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19
8
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg
30
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
34
0.02 mg
40
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
27
0.07 mg
14
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.79 mg
13
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
20
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
0.00 mcg
36
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg
40
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg
28
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
6.00 mg
20
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.11 g
99+
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg
99+
138.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.28 mg
37
1.90 mg
5
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
20.00 mg
22
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
1.00 mg
3
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
15.00 mg
31
Manganese
0.08 mg
35
0.00 mg
99+
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Selenium
0.30 mcg
14
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg
33
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
28.00 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mg
11
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
95.23 g
1
79.50 g
99+
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.30 g
38
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal
99+
69.00 kcal
14
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
0.00 kcal
30
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
150.00 kcal
36
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
82.00 kcal
10
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
105.00 kcal
9
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Dark green, Green
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Shape
Cylindrical
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Juicy
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sour, Sweet
Origin
India
Unknown
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
6-6.8
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Thailand
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
France
Singapore
Top Exporter
Spain
Thailand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Not Available
Rambota
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Nephelium
Species
C. sativus
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Cucumber and Rambutan
We might think that Cucumber and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cucumber and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cucumber and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Rambutan with peel is 15.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Rambutan 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 Rambutan is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
