Cucumber and Strawberry
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 depressant, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
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 cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Chest pains, Eczema, Hives inside the cheeks, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Allergic reaction
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
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.63 g
99+
7.68 g
99+
Fiber
0.50 g
40
2.00 g
26
Sugar
1.67 g
99+
4.89 g
99+
Protein
0.65 g
99+
0.67 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19
8
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg
30
1.00 mcg
36
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
34
0.02 mg
35
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
27
0.02 mg
36
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.39 mg
37
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
20
0.13 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.05 mg
38
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
24.00 mcg
10
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
58.80 mg
13
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg
40
0.29 mg
24
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
2.20 mcg
26
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg
28
26.00 mcg
27
Choline
6.00 mg
20
5.70 mg
21
Fat
0.11 g
99+
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg
99+
153.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.41 mg
28
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.14 mg
19
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
0.08 mg
35
0.39 mg
10
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.05 mg
99+
Selenium
0.30 mcg
14
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg
33
65.00 mg
12
Omega 6s
28.00 mg
99+
90.00 mg
21
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mg
11
12.00 mg
7
Water Content
95.23 g
1
90.95 g
8
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+
33.00 kcal
35
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
35.00 kcal
25
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
375.00 kcal
7
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
92.00 kcal
7
Calories in Foods
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Allstar, Annapolis, Cavendish, Chandler, Earliglow, Flavorfest, Honeoye, Jewel, Northeaster, San Andreas, Seascape, Tribute and Tristar
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Dark green, Green
Bright red
Inside Color
White
Pink
Shape
Cylindrical
Conical
Texture
Crunchy
Juicy
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sour-Sweet
Origin
India
Europe
Grows on
Vines
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Loam
Soil pH
6-6.8
6-6.5
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.
- Strawberry is the only fruit with seeds on its covering.
- Belgium has a museum dedicated to strawberries.
- Americans eat almost 3.4 pounds of fresh strawberries each year.
- They are believed to be an aphrodisiac.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Egypt, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
France
Canada
Top Exporter
Spain
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Fragaria Ananassa
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
Fragaria
Species
C. sativus
F. ananassa
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Cucumber and Strawberry
We might think that Cucumber and Strawberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cucumber and Strawberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cucumber and Strawberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Strawberry with peel is 15.00 kcal and 33.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Strawberry 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 Strawberry is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Strawberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Strawberry belongs to Fragaria genus of F. ananassa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
