Cucumber and Red Currant
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
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
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
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
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
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.63 g
99+
13.80 g
34
Fiber
0.50 g
40
4.30 g
13
Sugar
1.67 g
99+
7.37 g
40
Protein
0.65 g
99+
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19
8
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg
30
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
34
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
27
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
20
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg
40
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg
28
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
6.00 mg
20
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.11 g
99+
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg
99+
275.00 mg
22
Iron
0.28 mg
37
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
0.08 mg
35
0.19 mg
20
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
0.30 mcg
14
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg
33
35.00 mg
20
Omega 6s
28.00 mg
99+
53.00 mg
31
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mg
11
Not Available
Water Content
95.23 g
1
83.95 g
99+
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal
99+
56.00 kcal
20
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
Not Available
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
Not Available
260.00 kcal
32
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Dark green, Green
Red
Inside Color
White
Red
Shape
Cylindrical
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Juicy
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sour, Tart
Origin
India
Europe
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.8
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold
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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Russia
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
Top Importer
France
Germany
Top Exporter
Spain
Russia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Saxifragales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Ribes
Species
C. sativus
R. rubrum
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.
