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-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
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, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
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, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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
Along with meal, 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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.63 g
99+
33.50 g
5
Fiber
0.50 g
40
Not Available
Sugar
1.67 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
0.65 g
99+
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19
8
0.02
26
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg
30
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
34
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
27
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
20
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
66.00 mg
10
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg
40
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg
28
Not Available
Choline
6.00 mg
20
Not Available
Fat
0.11 g
99+
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg
99+
310.00 mg
19
Iron
0.28 mg
37
2.50 mg
3
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
27.00 mg
16
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
Not Available
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
Not Available
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.08 mg
35
Not Available
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
Not Available
Selenium
0.30 mcg
14
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg
33
Not Available
Omega 6s
28.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mg
11
Not Available
Water Content
95.23 g
1
64.40 g
99+
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.90 g
11
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal
99+
127.00 kcal
4
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
276.00 kcal
22
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
Not Available
345.00 kcal
6
Calories in Pie
Not Available
257.00 kcal
33
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Seedless Variety
Yes
Yes
Color
Dark green, Green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Cylindrical
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Juicy
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sweet
Origin
India
Eastern United States
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.8
6.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates, 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 is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
No
Beer
Yes
No
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
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
France
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Ericales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Diospyros
Species
C. sativus
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
