Feijoa

Cucumber

Feijoa and Cucumber

Feijoa

Cucumber

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects 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

Allergic reaction

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

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)

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

Carbs

12.92 g3.63 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

6.40 g0.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.20 g1.67 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.98 g0.65 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.19

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg5.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.23 mg0.26 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

23.00 mcg7.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

32.90 mg2.80 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.16 mg0.03 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg16.40 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

5.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcg23.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg6.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.60 g0.11 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

172.00 mg147.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.14 mg0.28 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

3.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

17.00 mg16.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

9.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.06 mg0.20 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

19.00 mg24.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.08 mg0.08 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.30 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

58.00 mg5.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

214.00 mg28.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg7.30 mg

0 87

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Water Content

83.28 g95.23 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

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

61.00 kcal15.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

55.00 kcal12.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

47.00 kcal15.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

747.00 kcal16.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

55.00 kcal15.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal16.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal-

49 420

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Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal150.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Fruit vegetable, Melon

Season

Autumn, Winter

Spring, Summer

Varieties

Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green

Dark green, Green

Inside Color

White

Shape

Oval

Cylindrical

Texture

Succulent

Crunchy

Taste

Sweet

Juicy, Watery

Origin

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

India

Grows on

Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy

Loam

Soil pH

6-6.56-6.8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm

Warm

Facts

Facts about

Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).

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

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

New Zealand

China

Other Countries

Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America

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

Top Importer

China

France

Top Exporter

New Zealand

Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Acca sellowiana

Cucumis sativus

Synonym

Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus

Cucumis sativus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Myrtales

Cucurbitales

Family

Myrtaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Acca

Cucumis

Species

A. sellowiana

C. sativus

Generic Group

Myrtle

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Difference Between Feijoa and Cucumber

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Cucumber with peel is 61.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa 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 Feijoa and Cucumber is Myrtales and Cucurbitales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.