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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
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
1.2 Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
1.5 Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
3.63 g13.80 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
0.50 g4.30 g
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
1.67 g7.37 g
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
0.65 g1.40 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.190.10
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg2.00 mcg
Pomegranate
0 426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.04 mg
Apple
0 0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.05 mg
Apple
0 1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg0.10 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg0.06 mg
Lychee
0 1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.07 mg
Apple
0 0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg8.00 mcg
Gojiberry
0 81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg41.00 mg
Olive
0 228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg0.10 mg
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg11.00 mcg
Orange
0 40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
Avocado
0 5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg47.00 mcg
Pineapple
0 834
2.4.13 Choline
6.00 mg7.60 mg
Gojiberry
0 14.2
2.5 Fat
0.11 g0.20 g
Physalis
0 33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
147.00 mg275.00 mg
Olive
42 840
2.6.2 Iron
0.28 mg1.00 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
2.6.3 Sodium
2.00 mg1.00 mg
Orange
0 1556
2.6.4 Calcium
16.00 mg33.00 mg
Longan
1 100
2.6.5 Magnesium
13.00 mg13.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.20 mg0.23 mg
Apple
0 2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
24.00 mg44.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.08 mg0.19 mg
Apple
0 3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.04 mg0.11 mg
Apple
0 2
2.6.10 Selenium
0.30 mcg0.60 mcg
Apple
0 63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
5.00 mg35.00 mg
Watermelon
0 318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
28.00 mg53.00 mg
Jambul
0 1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
7.30 mgNA
Jambul
0 87
2.9 Water Content
95.23 g83.95 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
2.10 Ash
0.38 g0.66 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal56.00 kcal
Apple
15 299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcalNA
Apple
12 354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
Rambutan
0 187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
NA308.00 kcal
Gojiberry
32 747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
NANA
Tomato
17 443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
NA70.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
1.12.3 Calories in Jam
NA165.00 kcal
Clementine
49 420
1.12.5 Calories in Pie
NA260.00 kcal
Breadfruit
80 450
2 Characteristics
2.1 Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Berry
2.2 Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
2.3 Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
2.4 Seedless Variety
2.5 Color
Dark green, Green
Red
2.6 Inside Color
White
Red
2.7 Shape
Cylindrical
Round
2.8 Texture
Crunchy
Juicy
2.9 Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sour, Tart
2.10 Origin
India
Europe
2.11 Grows on
Vines
Trees
2.12 Cultivation
2.12.1 Soil Type
Loam
Moist, Well-drained
2.12.2 Soil pH
6-6.86-7
Cloudberry
3.5 10
2.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold
3 Facts
3.1 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 albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
  • Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
  • There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
3.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
3.2.1 Wine
3.2.2 Beer
3.2.3 Spirits
3.2.4 Cocktails
3.3 Production
3.3.1 Top Producer
China
Russia
3.3.2 Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
3.3.3 Top Importer
France
Germany
3.3.4 Top Exporter
Spain
Russia
4 Scientific Name
4.1 Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Ribes rubrum
4.2 Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
5 Classification
5.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
5.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.6 Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
5.7 Order
Cucurbitales
Saxifragales
5.8 Family
Cucurbitaceae
Grossulariaceae
5.9 Genus
Cucumis
Ribes
5.10 Species
C. sativus
R. rubrum
5.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Saxifrage

Difference Between Cucumber and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Red Currant with peel is 15.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Red Currant belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cucumber and Red Currant is Cucurbitales and Saxifragales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.