Health Benefits
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles 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
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
  
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, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, 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, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
  
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
  
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
  
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
Not Available
  
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
15.00 kcal
  
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
128.00 kcal
  
37
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
Not Available
  
Calories in Jam
254.00 kcal
  
17
Not Available
  
Calories in Pie
239.00 kcal
  
39
Not Available
  
Type
Tropical
  
Fruit vegetable, Melon
  
Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer
  
Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
  
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Brown, Reddish-brown
  
Dark green, Green
  
Inside Color
Brown
  
White
  
Shape
Curving Cylinder
  
Cylindrical
  
Texture
Tough
  
Crunchy
  
Taste
Sour-Sweet
  
Juicy, Watery
  
Origin
Africa
  
India
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Vines
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Loam
  
Soil pH
5.6-6.5
  
6-6.8
  
Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
  
Warm
  
Facts about
- Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
- African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
- No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.
  
- 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
India
  
China
  
Other Countries
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
  
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
France
  
Top Exporter
Thailand
  
Spain
  
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
  
Cucumis sativus
  
Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Fabales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Tamarindus
  
Cucumis
  
Species
Tamarindus indica
  
C. sativus
  
Generic Group
Tamarind Sub
  
Not Available
  
Compare Tamarind and Cucumber
It is important compare Tamarind and Cucumber as both the fruits have a different nutritional value. Their comparison can be done on the basis of their vitamin and mineral content, calories, benefits as well as characteristics, making it easier for us to choose the best fruit for our diet. Their general health benefits are as follows:
Tamarind Benefits: beneficial in improving nerve function, protects against parasites and worms and relieves pain.
Cucumber Benefits: anti oxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, controls blood pressure, digestive aid, strengthens bones and treatment of sore eyes.
Fruits are also used as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of Tamarind are: prevents hair loss and hair benefits of Cucumber are: promotes longer and healthier hair, protects hair, regulates hair growth and shiny hair. Some fruits are known to cause allergic reactions. The allergy symptoms of first fruit are: abdominal pains, breathing difficulty, dizziness, eczema, fainting, hives, itching, nasal congestion, swelling of face, tingling sensation in mouth and vomiting and the symptoms of second fruit are: breathing difficulty, decrease in blood pressure, diarrhea, itching, red rash, runny nose, sneezing, vomiting and watery eyes. Get sorted Tamarind vs Cucumber comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.