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Cucumber and Watermelon

Cucumber
Watermelon
Watermelon and Cucumber


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
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   
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 g   
99+
7.55 g   
99+
Fiber
0.50 g   
40
0.40 g   
99+
Sugar
1.67 g   
99+
6.20 g   
99+
Protein
0.65 g   
99+
0.61 g   
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19   
8
0.08   
18
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg   
30
28.00 mcg   
18
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg   
34
0.03 mg   
29
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg   
27
0.02 mg   
37
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg   
99+
0.18 mg   
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg   
20
0.22 mg   
26
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg   
99+
0.05 mg   
40
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg   
28
3.00 mcg   
32
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg   
99+
8.10 mg   
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg   
40
0.05 mg   
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg   
5
0.10 mcg   
35
Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
4,532.00 mcg   
2
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg   
28
8.00 mcg   
33
Choline
6.00 mg   
20
4.10 mg   
27
Fat
0.11 g   
99+
0.15 g   
38
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
147.00 mg   
99+
112.00 mg   
99+
Iron
0.28 mg   
37
0.24 mg   
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg   
18
1.00 mg   
20
Calcium
16.00 mg   
25
7.00 mg   
38
Magnesium
13.00 mg   
22
10.00 mg   
25
Zinc
0.20 mg   
14
0.10 mg   
23
Phosphorus
24.00 mg   
21
11.00 mg   
35
Manganese
0.08 mg   
35
0.04 mg   
99+
Copper
0.04 mg   
99+
0.04 mg   
99+
Selenium
0.30 mcg   
14
0.40 mcg   
13
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
5.00 mg   
33
0.00 mg   
38
Omega 6s
28.00 mg   
99+
50.00 mg   
32
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
7.30 mg   
11
2.00 mg   
15
Water Content
95.23 g   
1
91.45 g   
6
Ash
0.38 g   
34
0.25 g   
39
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal   
99+
Not Available   
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcal   
25
30.00 kcal   
23
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available   
340.00 kcal   
12
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
Not Available   
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
Not Available   
30.00 kcal   
38
Calories in Jam
Not Available   
252.00 kcal   
18
Calories in Pie
Not Available   
150.00 kcal   
99+
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
Yes   
Yes   
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
6-6.8   
6-6.8   
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
Not Available   
Yes   
Beer
Yes   
Yes   
Spirits
Yes   
No   
Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   
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
Not Available   
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
Not Available   
Gourd   
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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 Not Available 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.

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