Cucumber and Sour Cherry
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
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Not Available
No
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+
12.20 g
39
Fiber
0.50 g
40
1.60 g
30
Sugar
1.67 g
99+
8.50 g
31
Protein
0.65 g
99+
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19
8
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg
30
64.00 mcg
9
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
34
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
27
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.40 mg
36
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
20
0.14 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg
40
0.07 mg
38
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
2.10 mcg
27
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg
28
85.00 mcg
16
Choline
6.00 mg
20
6.10 mg
19
Fat
0.11 g
99+
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg
99+
173.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.32 mg
33
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
15.00 mg
31
Manganese
0.08 mg
35
0.11 mg
30
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.10 mg
21
Selenium
0.30 mcg
14
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg
33
44.00 mg
18
Omega 6s
28.00 mg
99+
46.00 mg
35
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mg
11
Not Available
Water Content
95.23 g
1
86.13 g
32
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal
99+
50.00 kcal
24
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
46.00 kcal
18
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
350.00 kcal
11
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
75.00 kcal
13
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
52.00 kcal
28
Calories in Jam
Not Available
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
Not Available
390.00 kcal
5
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Dark green, Green
Red
Inside Color
White
Red
Shape
Cylindrical
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Crunchy
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sweet-Sour
Origin
India
Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Sandy
Soil pH
6-6.8
5.5-8
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.
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
France
Germany
Top Exporter
Spain
Poland
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Prunus cerasus
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
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Prunus
Species
C. sativus
P. cerasus
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Cucumber and Sour Cherry
We might think that Cucumber and Sour Cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cucumber and Sour Cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cucumber and Sour Cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Sour Cherry with peel is 15.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
