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Cucumber
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What is Cucumber?

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

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

Carbs

3.63 g
Rank: 75 (Overall)
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g
Rank: 42 (Overall)
0 10.4
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Sugar

1.67 g
Rank: 70 (Overall)
0 63.35
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Protein

0.65 g
Rank: 45 (Overall)
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.19
Rank: 8 (Overall)
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg
Rank: 34 (Overall)
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg
Rank: 63 (Overall)
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg
Rank: 44 (Overall)
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg
Rank: 28 (Overall)
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg
Rank: 66 (Overall)
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mg
Rank: 45 (Overall)
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg
Rank: 5 (Overall)
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcg
Rank: 31 (Overall)
0 834
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Choline

6.00 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0 19.2
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Fat

0.11 g
Rank: 42 (Overall)
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

147.00 mg
Rank: 58 (Overall)
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg
Rank: 37 (Overall)
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0 1556
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Calcium

16.00 mg
Rank: 26 (Overall)
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg
Rank: 14 (Overall)
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

24.00 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0 113
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Manganese

0.08 mg
Rank: 39 (Overall)
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg
Rank: 45 (Overall)
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg
Rank: 14 (Overall)
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

5.00 mg
Rank: 37 (Overall)
0 318
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Omega 6s

28.00 mg
Rank: 46 (Overall)
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.30 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0 87
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Water Content

95.23 g
Rank: 1 (Overall)
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g
Rank: 35 (Overall)
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcal
Rank: 55 (Overall)
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcal
Rank: 53 (Overall)
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

15.00 kcal
Rank: 55 (Overall)
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

16.00 kcal
Rank: 61 (Overall)
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

15.00 kcal
Rank: 52 (Overall)
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

16.00 kcal
Rank: 45 (Overall)
16 461
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Calories in Jam

-
49 420
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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal
Rank: 52 (Overall)
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable, Melon

Season

Spring, Summer

Varieties

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian

Seedless Variety

25% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Color

Dark green, Green

Inside Color

White

Shape

Cylindrical

Texture

Crunchy

Taste

Juicy, Watery

Origin

India

Grows on

Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6-6.8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm

Facts

Facts about

  • 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

89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Spirits

82% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Cocktails

97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

Top Importer

France

Top Exporter

Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus

Synonym

Cucumis sativus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Cucurbitales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Cucumis

Species

C. sativus

Generic Group

-

What is Cucumber Good For?

What is Cucumber? What is Cucumber good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Cucumber fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Cucumber Benefits are: arthritis treatment, cancer prevention, eczema treatment, increases metabolic rate, kidney stone treatment, prevents constipation, removes toxic metals and treatment of alzheimer's disease and its general health benefits are: anti oxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, controls blood pressure, digestive aid, strengthens bones and treatment of sore eyes. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are heals sunburn, hydrates skin, skin rejuvenation, skin revitalization, treatment of dark spots and treatment of skin diseases and hair benefits are promotes longer and healthier hair, protects hair, regulates hair growth and shiny hair. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Cucumber side effects are: stressed heart, irritation, swelling, swelling around mouth, throat swelling, tongue swelling and strained blood vessels and its allergy symptoms are breathing difficulty, decrease in blood pressure, diarrhea, itching, red rash, runny nose, sneezing, vomiting and watery eyes. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Cucumber.