Purple Mangosteen and Cucumber
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
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, Digestive aid
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
NA
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
NA
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
15.60 g
23
3.63 g
99+
Fiber
Not Available
0.50 g
40
Sugar
Not Available
1.67 g
99+
Protein
0.50 g
99+
0.65 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.19
8
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
10.00 mcg
27
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
18
0.03 mg
34
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
18
0.03 mg
27
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.29 mg
99+
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.03 mg
99+
0.26 mg
20
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.03 mcg
35
7.00 mcg
28
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.20 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
0.40 g
21
0.11 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
48.00 mg
99+
147.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.17 mg
99+
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
7.00 mg
12
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
5.49 mg
40
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
13.90 mg
21
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.12 mg
21
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
9.21 mg
38
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
0.08 mg
35
Copper
0.07 mg
33
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
Not Available
0.30 mcg
14
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
5.00 mg
33
Omega 6s
Not Available
28.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
7.30 mg
11
Water Content
81.00 g
99+
95.23 g
1
Ash
Not Available
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal
16
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
73.00 kcal
14
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
24
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Purple
Dark green, Green
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Round
Cylindrical
Texture
Juicy
Crunchy
Taste
NA
Juicy, Watery
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
India
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Loam
Soil pH
5-6
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
NA
Warm
Facts
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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
China
Other Countries
NA
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
France
Top Exporter
Thailand
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Cucumis sativus
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Malpighiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Clusiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Garcinia
Cucumis
Species
G. mangostana
C. sativus
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Cucumber
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Cucumber are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Cucumber Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Cucumber is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Cucumber with peel is 63.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Cucumber belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Purple Mangosteen and Cucumber is Malpighiales and Cucurbitales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
