Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
  
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
  
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
  
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
  
Prevents hair loss, 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, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
  
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
  
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
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
  
Any time except an hour after meal
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal
  
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
352.00 kcal
  
10
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
Not Available
  
Calories in Jam
Not Available
  
245.00 kcal
  
20
Calories in Pie
Not Available
  
345.00 kcal
  
10
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
  
Tropical
  
Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
  
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Dark green, Green
  
Brown, Yellow
  
Inside Color
White
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Cylindrical
  
Oval
  
Texture
Crunchy
  
Succulent
  
Taste
Juicy, Watery
  
Sweet
  
Origin
India
  
China
  
Grows on
Vines
  
Vines
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6-6.8
  
5-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Warm
  
Cold, Sunny
  
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.
  
- The name Kiwi is due to its resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- This variety of Kiwi was developed by New Zealand, it is not fuzzy on the outside and it has a taste reminiscent of the mango fruit.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
Italy
  
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
  
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
  
Top Importer
France
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Spain
  
New Zealand
  
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
  
Actinidia chinensis
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Cucurbitales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Cucurbitaceae
  
Actinidiaceae
  
Genus
Cucumis
  
Actinidia
  
Species
C. sativus
  
A. chinensis
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Kiwi
  
Compare Cucumber and Gold Kiwi
It is important compare Cucumber and Gold Kiwi as both the fruits have a different nutritional value. Their comparison can be done on the basis of their vitamin and mineral content, calories, benefits as well as characteristics, making it easier for us to choose the best fruit for our diet. Their general health benefits are as follows:
Cucumber Benefits: anti oxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, controls blood pressure, digestive aid, strengthens bones and treatment of sore eyes.
Gold Kiwi Benefits: boosts immune system, controls blood pressure, eye care and helps in weight loss.
Fruits are also used as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of Cucumber are: promotes longer and healthier hair, protects hair, regulates hair growth and shiny hair and hair benefits of Gold Kiwi are: prevents hair loss, promotes longer and healthier hair and treatment of dandruff. Some fruits are known to cause allergic reactions. The allergy symptoms of first fruit are: breathing difficulty, decrease in blood pressure, diarrhea, itching, red rash, runny nose, sneezing, vomiting and watery eyes and the symptoms of second fruit are: abdominal pains, anaphylaxis, breathing difficulty, itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, itching sensation in throat, swelling of mouth tongue or lips and vomiting. Get sorted Cucumber vs Gold Kiwi comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.