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, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
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
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, 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, Coagulation
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
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., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.63 g23.30 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
0.50 g1.50 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
1.67 g19.08 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.65 g1.72 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.190.07
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.11 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.06 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg0.92 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg0.24 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.33 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg24.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg13.80 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg0.34 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcgNA
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg157.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
6.00 mgNA
0
14.2
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Fat
0.11 g0.64 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg448.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.28 mg0.23 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
16.00 mg24.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
13.00 mg29.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.20 mg0.13 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
24.00 mg21.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.08 mg0.04 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.08 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.30 mcgNA
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg158.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
28.00 mg30.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
95.23 g73.46 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.38 g0.94 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcalNA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcal95.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA97.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NA258.64 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA92.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
NA70.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
NA250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
NA200.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Cylindrical
Oval
Texture
Crunchy
Fibrous
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sweet
Origin
India
India
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.86-7.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid, Warm
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.
- There are up to 500 seeds in Jackfruit & these seeds are edible.
- Root extracts of Jackfruit tree is used to treat diarrhea, fever and asthma.
- The taste of jackfruit is combination of mango, banana, melon and papaya.
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
India
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Top Importer
France
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Synonym
Not Available
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Alismidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Cucumis
Artocarpus
Species
C. sativus
A. heterophyllus
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available