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Cucumber and Watermelon

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-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

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, Hydrates skin

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

3.63 g7.55 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g0.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

1.67 g6.20 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.65 g0.61 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.190.08
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcg28.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.18 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg0.22 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg8.10 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mg0.05 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg0.10 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg4,532.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

6.00 mg4.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.11 g0.15 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

147.00 mg112.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg0.24 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

16.00 mg7.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

24.00 mg11.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.08 mg0.04 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.40 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

5.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

28.00 mg50.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.30 mg2.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

95.23 g91.45 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g0.25 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcal30.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcal30.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

15.00 kcal30.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

16.00 kcal340.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

15.00 kcal30.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

16.00 kcal30.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

-252.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal150.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable, Melon
Berry, Melon

Season

Spring, Summer
Summer

Varieties

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Green
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White

Inside Color

White
Red

Shape

Cylindrical
Round

Texture

Crunchy
Crispy

Taste

Juicy, Watery
Sweet

Origin

India
Southern Africa

Grows on

Vines
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam
Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.86-6.8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Dry, Hot

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.
  • Watermelon contain 91% of water.
  • In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
  • Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
  • There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

France
Germany

Top Exporter

Spain
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus
Citrullus Lanatus

Synonym

Cucumis sativus
Citrullus vulgaris

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Citrullus

Species

C. sativus
C. lanatus

Generic Group

-
Gourd

Difference Between Cucumber and Watermelon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Watermelon with peel is 15.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Watermelon 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 Watermelon is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.