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
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, 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, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.63 g13.34 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
0.50 g1.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
1.67 g10.58 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.65 g0.81 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.190.06
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg34.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.06 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.04 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg0.38 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg0.22 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.08 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg16.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg26.70 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mg0.20 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg138.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
6.00 mg10.20 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.11 g0.31 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
147.00 mg166.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.28 mg0.15 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg0.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
16.00 mg37.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
13.00 mg12.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.20 mg0.07 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
24.00 mg20.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.08 mg0.04 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.30 mcg0.10 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg18.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
28.00 mg48.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
7.30 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
95.23 g85.17 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.38 g0.38 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 kcal53.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NA340.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA61.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
NA43.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
NA50.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
NA370.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Citrus
Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green
Orange
Inside Color
White
Orange
Shape
Cylindrical
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Succulent
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sweet-Sour
Origin
India
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Vines
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.86-7.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny
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.
- It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
- Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
- Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..
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
China
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
France
China
Top Exporter
Spain
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Citrus reticulata
Synonym
Not Available
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Citrus
Species
C. sativus
C. reticulata
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit