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, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
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, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Regulates hair growth
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
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
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 g15.30 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
0.50 g1.90 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 mcg2.00 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 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg0.20 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg0.08 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.04 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg15.00 mg
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 g0.10 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg197.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.28 mg0.70 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg4.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
16.00 mg11.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
13.00 mg8.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.20 mg0.04 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
24.00 mg17.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.08 mgNA
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.13 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 mg0.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
28.00 mg49.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
95.23 g83.80 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.38 g0.40 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal57.00 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
NA320.00 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
NA130.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
NA310.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Cylindrical
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Crunchy
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Tart
Origin
India
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.86-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
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.
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
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
Turkey
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
France
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Argentina
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Not Available
C. vulgaris
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
Cydonia
Species
C. sativus
C. oblonga
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose