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
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
NA
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
NA
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, 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
As a snack in the late afternoon, 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 gNA
1
79.18
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Fiber
0.50 gNA
0
10.4
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Sugar
1.67 gNA
0
63.35
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Protein
0.65 gNA
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.19NA
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcgNA
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mgNA
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mgNA
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mgNA
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 mgNA
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcgNA
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg1.33 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg0.78 mg
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 gNA
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mgNA
42
840
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Iron
0.28 mgNA
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mgNA
0
1556
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Calcium
16.00 mgNA
1
100
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Magnesium
13.00 mgNA
0
92
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Zinc
0.20 mgNA
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
24.00 mgNA
0
113
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Manganese
0.08 mgNA
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mgNA
0
2
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Selenium
0.30 mcgNA
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mgNA
0
318
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Omega 6s
28.00 mgNA
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
95.23 gNA
0
95.23
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Ash
0.38 gNA
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 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
NANA
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
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Monsoon
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green
Dark red
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Shape
Cylindrical
Oval
Texture
Crunchy
Fleshy
Taste
Juicy, Watery
NA, Sweet
Origin
India
West Africa
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.84.5-5.8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Rainfall
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.
- The name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
- When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
- It is also used as natural sweetener.
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
NA
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
France
Not Available
Top Exporter
Spain
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Not Available
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
NA
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Cucurbitales
Ericales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Sapotaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Synsepalum
Species
C. sativus
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available