Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, 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
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
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
Allergic reaction
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)
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
15.30 g3.63 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.90 g0.50 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
NA1.67 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.40 g0.65 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.030.19
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 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)
0.03 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg0.10 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.08 mg0.26 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)
3.00 mcg7.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
15.00 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
0.10 g0.11 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
197.00 mg147.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.70 mg0.28 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
4.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
11.00 mg16.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
8.00 mg13.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.04 mg0.20 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
17.00 mg24.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
NA0.08 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.13 mg0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.30 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
49.00 mg28.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA7.30 mg
0
87
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Water Content
83.80 g95.23 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.40 g0.38 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 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
320.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NANA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcalNA
17
461
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Calories in Jam
130.00 kcalNA
49
420
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Calories in Pie
310.00 kcalNA
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Yellow
Dark green, Green
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Round
Cylindrical
Texture
Crunchy
Crunchy
Taste
Tart
Juicy, Watery
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
India
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Loam
Soil pH
6-76-6.8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm
Facts
Facts about
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
- 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
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
France
Top Exporter
Argentina
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Cucumis sativus
Synonym
C. vulgaris
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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
Cydonia
Cucumis
Species
C. oblonga
C. sativus
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available