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Jambul and Cucumber


Cucumber and Jambul


Benefits

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
  
  

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  

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), 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  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
14.00 g  
32
3.63 g  
99+

Fiber
0.60 g  
39
0.50 g  
40

Sugar
Not Available  
1.67 g  
99+

Protein
1.00 g  
26
0.65 g  
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04  
24
0.19  
8

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg  
37
5.00 mcg  
30

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg  
39
0.03 mg  
34

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg  
99+
0.03 mg  
27

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.25 mg  
99+
0.10 mg  
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available  
0.26 mg  
20

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg  
99+
0.04 mg  
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available  
7.00 mcg  
28

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
11.85 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
0.23 g  
32
0.11 g  
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
55.00 mg  
99+
147.00 mg  
99+

Iron
1.41 mg  
10
0.28 mg  
37

Sodium
26.20 mg  
3
2.00 mg  
18

Calcium
11.65 mg  
31
16.00 mg  
25

Magnesium
35.00 mg  
3
13.00 mg  
22

Zinc
Not Available  
0.20 mg  
14

Phosphorus
15.60 mg  
30
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
0.00 mg  
16
7.30 mg  
11

Water Content
84.75 g  
38
95.23 g  
1

Ash
0.50 g  
26
0.38 g  
34

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcal  
18
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
80.00 kcal  
13
Not Available  

Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal  
36
Not Available  

Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal  
18
Not Available  

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit, Tropical  
Fruit vegetable, Melon  

Season
Monsoon, Summer  
Spring, Summer  

Varieties
Ram Jarnun and Paras  
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian  

Seedless Variety
No  
Yes  

Color
Black, Magenta, Purple  
Dark green, Green  

Inside Color
Purple  
White  

Shape
Oval  
Cylindrical  

Texture
Juicy  
Crunchy  

Taste
Astringent, Sweet  
Juicy, Watery  

Origin
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka  
India  

Grows on
Trees  
Vines  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained  
Loam  

Soil pH
6.5-7.5  
6-6.8  

Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall  
Warm  

Facts

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.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Not Available  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
No  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
India  
China  

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  

Top Exporter
India  
Spain  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Syzygium cumini  
Cucumis sativus  

Synonym
Eugenia cumini  
Not Available  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Rosidae  
Dillenhidae  

Order
Myrtales  
Cucurbitales  

Family
Myrtaceae  
Cucurbitaceae  

Genus
Syzygium  
Cucumis  

Species
S. cumini  
C. sativus  

Generic Group
Not Available  
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.

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