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Huckleberry and Cucumber


Cucumber and Huckleberry


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, 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
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment  
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes  

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

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

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, 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  
-  

Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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
8.70 g  
99+
3.63 g  
99+

Fiber
3.60 g  
17
0.50 g  
99+

Sugar
4.20 g  
99+
1.67 g  
99+

Protein
0.40 g  
99+
0.65 g  
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05  
22
0.19  
8

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg  
39
5.00 mcg  
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg  
99+
0.03 mg  
34

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg  
30
0.03 mg  
27

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 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)
8.00 mcg  
27
7.00 mcg  
28

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

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.32 mg  
2
0.03 mg  
99+

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg  
20
16.40 mcg  
5

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
-  
23.00 mcg  
31

Choline
0.00 mg  
39
6.00 mg  
24

Fat
0.10 g  
99+
0.11 g  
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
208.00 mg  
35
147.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.30 mg  
35
0.28 mg  
37

Sodium
10.00 mg  
10
2.00 mg  
18

Calcium
15.00 mg  
27
16.00 mg  
26

Magnesium
7.00 mg  
28
13.00 mg  
22

Zinc
0.28 mg  
10
0.20 mg  
14

Phosphorus
11.00 mg  
35
24.00 mg  
21

Manganese
0.42 mg  
10
0.08 mg  
39

Copper
0.06 mg  
37
0.04 mg  
99+

Selenium
0.20 mcg  
15
0.30 mcg  
14

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg  
99+
5.00 mg  
37

Omega 6s
0.00 mg  
99+
28.00 mg  
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
20.00 mg  
9
7.30 mg  
21

Water Content
90.70 g  
10
95.23 g  
1

Ash
0.10 g  
99+
0.38 g  
35

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
37.00 kcal  
99+
15.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
52.00 kcal  
30
12.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Frozen Form
53.00 kcal  
27
15.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Dried Form
349.00 kcal  
14
16.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Canned Form
58.00 kcal  
28
15.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal  
26
16.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Jam
420.00 kcal  
1
-  

Calories in Pie
372.00 kcal  
8
150.00 kcal  
99+

Characteristics

Type
Berry  
Fruit vegetable, Melon  

Season
Summer  
Spring, Summer  

Varieties
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry  
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian  

Seedless Variety
No  
Yes  

Color
Blue, Purple, Purplish black  
Dark green, Green  

Inside Color
Purple  
White  

Shape
Round  
Cylindrical  

Texture
Juicy  
Crunchy  

Taste
Sweet  
Juicy, Watery  

Origin
North America  
India  

Grows on
-  
Vines  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained  
Loam  

Soil pH
4-6  
6-6.8  

Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm  
Warm  

Facts

Facts about
  • "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
  • The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".
  
  • 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
United States of America  
China  

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

Top Importer
Canada  
France  

Top Exporter
Chile  
Spain  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Gaylussacia brachycera  
Cucumis sativus  

Synonym
Vaccinium Corymbosum  
Cucumis sativus  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Asteridae  
Dillenhidae  

Order
Ericales  
Cucurbitales  

Family
Ericaceae  
Cucurbitaceae  

Genus
Gaylussacia  
Cucumis  

Species
G. brachycera  
C. sativus  

Generic Group
Heath  
-  

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Difference Between Huckleberry and Cucumber

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Huckleberry and Cucumber with peel is 37.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 52.00 kcal and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry and Cucumber is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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