Cucumber

Red Currant

Cucumber and Red Currant

Cucumber

Red Currant

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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

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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

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

2.2 Carbs

3.63 g13.80 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.50 g4.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

1.67 g7.37 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.65 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.190.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg0.06 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg41.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg11.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcg47.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

6.00 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.11 g0.20 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

147.00 mg275.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.28 mg1.00 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

16.00 mg33.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

13.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.20 mg0.23 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

24.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.08 mg0.19 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.11 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.30 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

5.00 mg35.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

28.00 mg53.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

7.30 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

95.23 g83.95 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.38 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcal56.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA308.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

NA70.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA165.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA260.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Fruit vegetable, Melon

Berry

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

4.3 Varieties

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark green, Green

Red

4.6 Inside Color

White

Red

4.7 Shape

Cylindrical

Round

4.8 Texture

Crunchy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Watery

Sour, Tart

4.10 Origin

India

Europe

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam

Moist, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.86-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Cold

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 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.

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

Russia

5.3.2 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

5.3.3 Top Importer

France

Germany

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

Russia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus

Ribes rubrum

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

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

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Saxifragales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Grossulariaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucumis

Ribes

7.10 Species

C. sativus

R. rubrum

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Saxifrage

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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.