Honeydew and Cucumber
Benefits
Health Benefits
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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
100 g
Carbs
9.09 g
99+
3.63 g
99+
Fiber
0.80 g
38
0.50 g
40
Sugar
8.12 g
34
1.67 g
99+
Protein
0.54 g
99+
0.65 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.19
8
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
26
0.03 mg
34
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.03 mg
27
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg
34
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg
39
0.26 mg
20
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.09 mg
16
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
7.00 mcg
28
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
18.00 mg
39
2.80 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.02 mg
99+
0.03 mg
40
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.90 mcg
21
16.40 mcg
5
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
23.00 mcg
28
Choline
7.60 mg
13
6.00 mg
20
Fat
0.14 g
39
0.11 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
228.00 mg
32
147.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.17 mg
99+
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
18.00 mg
6
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.09 mg
24
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
11.00 mg
35
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
0.03 mg
99+
0.08 mg
35
Copper
0.02 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.70 mcg
9
0.30 mcg
14
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
33.00 mg
21
5.00 mg
33
Omega 6s
26.00 mg
99+
28.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
7.30 mg
11
Water Content
89.82 g
12
95.23 g
1
Ash
0.41 g
32
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
15.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
36.00 kcal
19
12.00 kcal
25
Calories in Frozen Form
36.00 kcal
24
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
268.00 kcal
24
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
Not Available
Calories in Jam
290.00 kcal
11
Not Available
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Melon
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Green, Yellow
Dark green, Green
Inside Color
Light Green
White
Shape
Round
Cylindrical
Texture
Juicy
Crunchy
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Watery
Origin
France
India
Grows on
Not Available
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam
Soil pH
6-6.5
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm
Facts
Facts about
- The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
- 90% of a honeydew is water.
- In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
- Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
- 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
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
France
Top Exporter
Not Available
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo
Cucumis sativus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Cucumis
Species
C. melo
C. sativus
Generic Group
Gourd
Not Available
Difference Between Honeydew and Cucumber
We might think that Honeydew and Cucumber are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Honeydew and Cucumber Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Honeydew and Cucumber is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Honeydew and Cucumber with peel is Not Available and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Honeydew and Cucumber belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Honeydew and Cucumber is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
