Huckleberry and Cucumber
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
0.50 g
40
Sugar
Not Available
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)
Not Available
5.00 mcg
30
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)
Not Available
0.26 mg
20
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
7.00 mcg
28
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
2.80 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.03 mg
40
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
16.40 mcg
5
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
23.00 mcg
28
Choline
Not Available
6.00 mg
20
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.11 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
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
26
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
Not Available
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
Not Available
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
Not Available
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
Not Available
0.08 mg
35
Copper
Not Available
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
Not Available
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
Not Available
7.30 mg
11
Water Content
90.70 g
9
95.23 g
1
Ash
0.10 g
99+
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
37.00 kcal
34
15.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
12.00 kcal
25
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Jam
420.00 kcal
1
Not Available
Calories in Pie
372.00 kcal
7
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
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 Not Available and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Huckleberry and Cucumber belong to and 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.
