Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
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, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, NA
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
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Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Season
Monsoon, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Color
Black, Magenta, Purple
Dark green, Green
Inside Color
Purple
White
Taste
Astringent, Sweet
Juicy, Watery
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
India
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall
Warm
Facts about
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
- 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.
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
France
Botanical Name
Syzygium cumini
Cucumis sativus
Synonym
Eugenia cumini
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Myrtales
Cucurbitales
Family
Myrtaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
S. cumini
C. sativus
Generic Group
Not Available
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Difference Between Jambul and Cucumber
We might think that Jambul and Cucumber are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jambul and Cucumber Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jambul and Cucumber is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jambul and Cucumber with peel is 60.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Jambul 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 Jambul and Cucumber is Myrtales and Cucurbitales respectively. Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.