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Dragonfruit and Cucumber


Cucumber and Dragonfruit


Benefits

Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties  
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease  

General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis  
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne  
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases  

Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
-  
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes  

Side Effects
-  
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
-  
-  

Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed  
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  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
14.00 g  
32
3.63 g  
99+

Fiber
1.00 g  
38
0.50 g  
99+

Sugar
8.00 g  
99+
1.67 g  
99+

Protein
2.00 g  
10
0.65 g  
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.14  
12
0.19  
8

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg  
39
5.00 mcg  
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg  
24
0.03 mg  
34

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg  
20
0.03 mg  
27

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg  
99+
0.10 mg  
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
-  
0.26 mg  
23

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg  
15
0.04 mg  
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.00 mcg  
33
7.00 mcg  
28

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg  
99+
2.80 mg  
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg  
99+
0.03 mg  
99+

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.90 mcg  
29
16.40 mcg  
5

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg  
40
23.00 mcg  
31

Choline
0.00 mg  
39
6.00 mg  
24

Fat
0.40 g  
21
0.11 g  
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
110.00 mg  
99+
147.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.65 mg  
19
0.28 mg  
37

Sodium
0.00 mg  
21
2.00 mg  
18

Calcium
8.80 mg  
37
16.00 mg  
26

Magnesium
18.00 mg  
15
13.00 mg  
22

Zinc
0.35 mg  
7
0.20 mg  
14

Phosphorus
36.10 mg  
12
24.00 mg  
21

Manganese
0.18 mg  
24
0.08 mg  
39

Copper
0.10 mg  
22
0.04 mg  
99+

Selenium
0.70 mcg  
9
0.30 mcg  
14

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
44.00 mg  
20
5.00 mg  
37

Omega 6s
48.00 mg  
35
28.00 mg  
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
9.00 mg  
19
7.30 mg  
21

Water Content
87.00 g  
29
95.23 g  
1

Ash
0.40 g  
34
0.38 g  
35

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcal  
26
15.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
60.00 kcal  
25
12.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Frozen Form
60.00 kcal  
24
15.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Dried Form
264.00 kcal  
36
16.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Canned Form
60.00 kcal  
27
15.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal  
31
16.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal  
33
-  

Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal  
99+
150.00 kcal  
99+

Characteristics

Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical  
Fruit vegetable, Melon  

Season
Early fall, Summer  
Spring, Summer  

Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus  
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian  

Seedless Variety
No  
Yes  

Color
Magenta, Pink  
Dark green, Green  

Inside Color
White  
White  

Shape
Oval  
Cylindrical  

Texture
Fleshy  
Crunchy  

Taste
Bland  
Juicy, Watery  

Origin
Central America, Mexico  
India  

Grows on
Trees  
Vines  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
-  
Loam  

Soil pH
5.5-7  
6-6.8  

Climatic Conditions
-  
Warm  

Facts

Facts about
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.  
  • 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.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
-  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
-  
China  

Other Countries
-  
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America  

Top Importer
China  
France  

Top Exporter
Vietnam  
Spain  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus  
Cucumis sativus  

Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant  
Cucumis sativus  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
-  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
-  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Liliidae  
Dillenhidae  

Order
Caryophyllales  
Cucurbitales  

Family
Cactaceae  
Cucurbitaceae  

Genus
Hylocereus  
Cucumis  

Species
H. undatus  
C. sativus  

Generic Group
Cactus  
-  

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Difference Between Dragonfruit and Cucumber

We might think that Dragonfruit and Cucumber are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Cucumber Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Cucumber is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Cucumber with peel is 60.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Cucumber belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Dragonfruit and Cucumber is Caryophyllales and Cucurbitales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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