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
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Lactating Women
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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 g3.63 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
0.60 g0.50 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
NA1.67 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.00 g0.65 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.040.19
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.25 mg0.10 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
NA0.26 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.04 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
NA7.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
11.85 mg2.80 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
NA0.03 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA16.40 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NA0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA23.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
NA6.00 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.23 g0.11 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
55.00 mg147.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
1.41 mg0.28 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
26.20 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
11.65 mg16.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
35.00 mg13.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
NA0.20 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
15.60 mg24.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
NA0.08 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
NA0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
NA0.30 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg5.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
0.00 mg28.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg7.30 mg
0
87
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Water Content
84.75 g95.23 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.50 g0.38 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcal15.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA12.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NANA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NANA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
80.00 kcalNA
17
461
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Calories in Jam
120.00 kcalNA
49
420
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Calories in Pie
300.00 kcalNA
80
450
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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
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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
6.5-7.56-6.8
3.5
10
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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
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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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