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Gojiberry and Cucumber


Cucumber and Gojiberry


Benefits

Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis   
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease   

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid   
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes   

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

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

Allergy
  
  

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

Side Effects
May interact with some drugs   
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Not Available   

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
69.21 g   
3
3.63 g   
99+

Fiber
8.00 g   
3
0.50 g   
40

Sugar
13.00 g   
11
1.67 g   
99+

Protein
14.07 g   
1
0.65 g   
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.20   
7
0.19   
8

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg   
37
5.00 mcg   
30

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg   
7
0.03 mg   
34

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
1.30 mg   
1
0.03 mg   
27

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

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.26 mg   
20

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.04 mg   
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg   
36
7.00 mcg   
28

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
19.20 mg   
38
2.80 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.03 mg   
40

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg   
36
16.40 mcg   
5

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
23.00 mcg   
28

Choline
0.00 mg   
32
6.00 mg   
20

Fat
1.00 g   
6
0.11 g   
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
840.00 mg   
1
147.00 mg   
99+

Iron
9.00 mg   
1
0.28 mg   
37

Sodium
24.00 mg   
4
2.00 mg   
18

Calcium
100.00 mg   
1
16.00 mg   
25

Magnesium
0.00 mg   
31
13.00 mg   
22

Zinc
2.70 mg   
1
0.20 mg   
14

Phosphorus
0.00 mg   
99+
24.00 mg   
21

Manganese
0.00 mg   
99+
0.08 mg   
35

Copper
2.00 mg   
1
0.04 mg   
99+

Selenium
63.70 mcg   
1
0.30 mcg   
14

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
5.00 mg   
33

Omega 6s
0.00 mg   
99+
28.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg   
16
7.30 mg   
11

Water Content
0.00 g   
99+
95.23 g   
1

Ash
0.00 g   
99+
0.38 g   
34

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
32.00 kcal   
36
15.00 kcal   
99+

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
12.00 kcal   
25

Calories in Frozen Form
90.00 kcal   
6
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
32.00 kcal   
99+
Not Available   

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal   
35
Not Available   

Calories in Jam
180.00 kcal   
29
Not Available   

Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal   
38
Not Available   

Characteristics

Type
Berry   
Fruit vegetable, Melon   

Season
Autumn   
Spring, Summer   

Varieties
No Types   
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian   

Seedless Variety
No   
Yes   

Color
Scarlet red   
Dark green, Green   

Inside Color
Orange   
White   

Shape
Oval   
Cylindrical   

Texture
Tough   
Crunchy   

Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart   
Juicy, Watery   

Origin
Unknown   
India   

Grows on
Trees   
Vines   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Well-drained   
Loam   

Soil pH
6.8-8.1   
6-6.8   

Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot   
Warm   

Facts

Facts about
  • Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
  • They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
  • This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
  
  • 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   
Not Available   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
China   

Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America   
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America   

Top Importer
United States of America   
France   

Top Exporter
China   
Spain   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum   
Cucumis sativus   

Synonym
Wolfberry   
Not Available   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Unknown   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Unknown   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Asteridae   
Dillenhidae   

Order
Solanales   
Cucurbitales   

Family
Solanaceae   
Cucurbitaceae   

Genus
Lycium   
Cucumis   

Species
L. barbarum   
C. sativus   

Generic Group
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Difference Between Gojiberry and Cucumber

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Cucumber with peel is 32.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry and Cucumber is Solanales and Cucurbitales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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