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
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Gives you energy
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Skin cleansing
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
NA
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, 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 g11.00 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
0.50 g2.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
1.67 g8.00 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.65 g1.00 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.190.09
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 mg70.00 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 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 kcal45.00 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
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
NA260.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
NANA
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Citrus
Season
Spring, Summer
Dry
Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
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Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Cylindrical
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Succulent
Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sweet
Origin
India
Jamaica
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy
Soil pH
6-6.85.5-6
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.
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
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
Jamaica
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
NA, United States of America
Top Importer
France
Europe
Top Exporter
Spain
Jamaica
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Not Available
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Citrus
Species
C. sativus
C. reticulata × paradisi
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit