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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal
  
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
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
Not Available
  
Calories in Jam
180.00 kcal
  
29
Not Available
  
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal
  
38
Not Available
  
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 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
  
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
  
Cucumis sativus
  
Synonym
Wolfberry
  
Not Available
  
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
  
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.