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
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
NA
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating 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
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.63 g6.73 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
0.50 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
1.67 g3.98 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.65 g1.04 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.190.15
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.01 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 mg0.37 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg0.39 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.02 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg12.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg34.40 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg0.15 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg66.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
6.00 mg7.60 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.11 g0.33 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg133.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.28 mg0.08 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
16.00 mg3.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
13.00 mg10.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.20 mg0.12 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
24.00 mg12.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.08 mg0.04 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.14 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.30 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg27.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
28.00 mg157.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
95.23 g91.38 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.38 g0.52 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal31.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NA300.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NANA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
NA50.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
NANA
49
420
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Calories in Pie
NANA
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
White
Yellowish Green
Shape
Cylindrical
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Crunchy
Crispy
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
India
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Vines
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.84.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Moist, Warm to hot climate
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.
- When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
- It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
- Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
- 2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.
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
Taiwan
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
France
Europe
Top Exporter
Spain
Malaysia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Averrhoa carambola
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
Oxalidales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Averrhoa
Species
C. sativus
A. carambola
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available