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, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Allergic reaction
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, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.63 g12.14 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
0.50 g1.70 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
1.67 gNA
0
63.35
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Protein
0.65 g0.40 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.190.03
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg76.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.02 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 mg0.18 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mgNA
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 mcg14.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mgNA
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mgNA
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcgNA
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcgNA
0
834
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Choline
6.00 mgNA
0
14.2
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Fat
0.11 g0.20 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg266.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.28 mg0.28 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
16.00 mg16.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
13.00 mg13.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.20 mg0.05 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
24.00 mg27.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.08 mg0.15 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.04 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 mg13.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
28.00 mg77.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mg2.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
95.23 g86.73 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.38 g0.50 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal47.00 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
NANA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA67.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
NANA
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, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Shape
Cylindrical
Oval
Texture
Crunchy
Juicy
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sweet, Tart
Origin
India
China
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.85.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
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.
- Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
- Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
- The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
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
Japan
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
France
China
Top Exporter
Spain
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Eriobotrya japonica
Synonym
Not Available
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Eriobotrya
Species
C. sativus
E. japonica
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose