Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
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, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, 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, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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., 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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
7.55 g3.63 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
0.40 g0.50 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
6.20 g1.67 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.61 g0.65 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.080.19
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
28.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.18 mg0.10 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg0.26 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 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)
8.10 mg2.80 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg0.03 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.10 mcg16.40 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
4,532.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
8.00 mcg23.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
4.10 mg6.00 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.15 g0.11 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
112.00 mg147.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.24 mg0.28 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
7.00 mg16.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
10.00 mg13.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg0.20 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
11.00 mg24.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.04 mg0.08 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 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
50.00 mg28.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
2.00 mg7.30 mg
0
87
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Water Content
91.45 g95.23 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.25 g0.38 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA15.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal12.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
340.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NANA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcalNA
17
461
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Calories in Jam
252.00 kcalNA
49
420
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Calories in Pie
150.00 kcalNA
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry, Melon
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Seedless Variety
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Color
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Dark green, Green
Inside Color
Red
White
Shape
Round
Cylindrical
Texture
Crispy
Crunchy
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Watery
Origin
Southern Africa
India
Grows on
Vines
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Loam
Soil pH
6-6.86-6.8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Warm
Facts
Facts about
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
- 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
China
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
France
Top Exporter
China
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrullus Lanatus
Cucumis sativus
Synonym
Citrullus vulgaris
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Cucumis
Species
C. lanatus
C. sativus
Generic Group
Gourd
Not Available