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Cucumber and Plum


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes  
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-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold  
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots  
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases  

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting  
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
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)  
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
11.42 g  
99+
3.63 g  
99+

Fiber
1.40 g  
32
0.50 g  
40

Sugar
9.92 g  
22
1.67 g  
99+

Protein
0.70 g  
99+
0.65 g  
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06  
21
0.19  
8

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
17.00 mcg  
22
5.00 mcg  
30

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg  
33
0.03 mg  
34

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg  
33
0.03 mg  
27

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg  
35
0.10 mg  
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg  
99+
0.26 mg  
20

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

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg  
30
7.00 mcg  
28

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.50 mg  
99+
2.80 mg  
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.26 mg  
26
0.03 mg  
40

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
6.40 mcg  
12
16.40 mcg  
5

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
73.00 mcg  
19
23.00 mcg  
28

Choline
1.90 mg  
31
6.00 mg  
20

Fat
0.28 g  
29
0.11 g  
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
157.00 mg  
99+
147.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.17 mg  
99+
0.28 mg  
37

Sodium
0.00 mg  
21
2.00 mg  
18

Calcium
6.00 mg  
39
16.00 mg  
25

Magnesium
7.00 mg  
28
13.00 mg  
22

Zinc
0.10 mg  
23
0.20 mg  
14

Phosphorus
16.00 mg  
29
24.00 mg  
21

Manganese
0.05 mg  
99+
0.08 mg  
35

Copper
0.06 mg  
39
0.04 mg  
99+

Selenium
0.00 mcg  
17
0.30 mcg  
14

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg  
38
5.00 mg  
33

Omega 6s
44.00 mg  
36
28.00 mg  
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
7.00 mg  
12
7.30 mg  
11

Water Content
87.02 g  
26
95.23 g  
1

Ash
0.40 g  
33
0.38 g  
34

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
46.00 kcal  
27
15.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available  
12.00 kcal  
25

Calories in Frozen Form
49.00 kcal  
16
Not Available  

Calories in Dried Form
240.00 kcal  
34
Not Available  

Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal  
17
Not Available  

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
71.00 kcal  
16
Not Available  

Calories in Jam
310.00 kcal  
9
Not Available  

Calories in Pie
294.00 kcal  
20
Not Available  

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit  
Fruit vegetable, Melon  

Season
Summer  
Spring, Summer  

Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage  
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian  

Seedless Variety
Yes  
Yes  

Color
Pink, Purple, Red  
Dark green, Green  

Inside Color
Yellow  
White  

Shape
Round  
Cylindrical  

Texture
Grainy  
Crunchy  

Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart  
Juicy, Watery  

Origin
Caucasus  
India  

Grows on
Trees  
Vines  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam  
Loam  

Soil pH
5.5-6.5  
6-6.8  

Climatic Conditions
Cold  
Warm  

Facts

Facts about
  • In china, plums are used for production of wine.
  • A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
  • Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
  
  • 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
China  
China  

Other Countries
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America  
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America  

Top Importer
United Kingdom  
France  

Top Exporter
Chile  
Spain  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Prunus domestica  
Cucumis sativus  

Synonym
Not Available  
Not Available  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Rosidae  
Dillenhidae  

Order
Rosales  
Cucurbitales  

Family
Rosaceae  
Cucurbitaceae  

Genus
Prunus  
Cucumis  

Species
P. domestica  
C. sativus  

Generic Group
Rose  
Not Available  

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Difference Between Plum and Cucumber

We might think that Plum and Cucumber are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Plum and Cucumber Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Plum and Cucumber is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Cucumber with peel is 46.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Plum 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 Plum and Cucumber is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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