Cucumber and Rambutan

Cucumber

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

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

Carbs

3.63 g

99+

15.70 g

Fiber

0.50 g

2.80 g

Sugar

1.67 g

99+

15.70 g

Protein

0.65 g

99+

1.00 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.19

0.06

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg

0.02 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg

0.07 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg

99+

0.79 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg

99+

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg

99+

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Choline

6.00 mg

0.00 mg

Fat

0.11 g

99+

0.40 g

Minerals

Potassium

147.00 mg

99+

138.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.28 mg

1.90 mg

Sodium

2.00 mg

Calcium

16.00 mg

20.00 mg

Magnesium

13.00 mg

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.20 mg

1.00 mg

Phosphorus

24.00 mg

15.00 mg

Manganese

0.08 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Copper

0.04 mg

99+

0.00 mg

99+

Selenium

0.30 mcg

0.00 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

5.00 mg

0.00 mg

Omega 6s

28.00 mg

99+

0.00 mg

99+

Sterol

Phytosterol

7.30 mg

0.00 mg

Water Content

95.23 g

79.50 g

99+

Ash

0.38 g

0.30 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcal

99+

69.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

0.00 kcal

Calories in Dried Form

Not Available

150.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

82.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

Not Available

105.00 kcal

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

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

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

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

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales

Sapindales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Cucumis

Nephelium

Species

C. sativus

N. lappaceum

Generic Group

Not Available

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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.