Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Gives you energy
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Skin cleansing
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 Symptoms
NA
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Lactating Women
No
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
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
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
Type
Citrus
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Season
Dry
Spring, Summer
Varieties
NA
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Color
Orange, Yellow
Dark green, Green
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Texture
Succulent
Crunchy
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Watery
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm
Facts about
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
- 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.
Top Producer
Jamaica
China
Other Countries
NA, United States of America
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
France
Top Exporter
Jamaica
Spain
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Cucumis sativus
Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
C. sativus
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Ugli fruit and Cucumber
We might think that Ugli fruit and Cucumber are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Ugli fruit and Cucumber Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Ugli fruit and Cucumber is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Cucumber with peel is 45.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and Cucumber belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Ugli fruit and Cucumber is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.