Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Unknown
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
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, 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 B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Water Content
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Dark green, Green
Inside Color
Orange
White
Climatic Conditions
NA
Warm
Facts about
NA
- 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
NA
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
Netherlands
France
Top Exporter
Colombia
Spain
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Cucumis sativus
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
Physalis
C. sativus
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Physalis and Cucumber
We might think that Physalis and Cucumber are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Cucumber Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Cucumber is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Cucumber with peel is 77.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Cucumber belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Cucumber is Solanales and Cucurbitales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.