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-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, 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
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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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
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.63 g10.40 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
0.50 g1.50 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
1.67 g0.00 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.65 g0.80 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 mcg245.10 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.10 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.00 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg0.50 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg0.30 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.10 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg6.50 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg-
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg-
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg-
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg-
0
834
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Choline
6.00 mg-
0
14.2
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Fat
0.11 g0.10 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg263.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.28 mg0.60 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg3.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
16.00 mg26.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
13.00 mg26.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.20 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
24.00 mg27.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.08 mg0.10 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.10 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 mg22.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
28.00 mg13.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mg-
0
87
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Water Content
95.23 g89.70 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.38 g0.80 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal40.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcal-
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
-39.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
-56.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
-40.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
-47.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
-200.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
-200.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Cylindrical
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Fibrous
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sweetish
Origin
India
Central America, North America
Grows on
Vines
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.85.8-6.8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Sunny
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.
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
France
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
Spain
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
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Winter Squash
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
Cucurbita
Species
C. sativus
Pepo
Generic Group
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