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What's the difference between fruit cucumber and ordinary cucumber?

Fruit cucumber and common cucumber are two different plants with different appearance and taste. Fruit cucumbers are usually smaller, rounder in shape, smoother in surface, brighter in color and sweeter in taste than ordinary cucumbers. Ordinary cucumber is usually longer and more slender than fruit cucumber, with many bumps on its surface, light color and crisp taste. In addition, fruit cucumbers are usually used to make desserts or salads, while ordinary cucumbers are usually used to make cold dishes or stir-fry dishes.

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There are some differences in nutritional value between fruit cucumber and common cucumber. Although they are rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, potassium and other nutrients, there are still some differences in their contents. Specifically, the content of vitamin C in fruit cucumber is higher than that in common cucumber. The content of vitamin C in 100g fruit cucumber is 27 mg, and that in common cucumber is 14g. In addition, ordinary cucumber contains more β-carotene, while fruit cucumber is richer in calcium and iron. Generally speaking, fruit cucumber and common cucumber are both nutritious ingredients, and people can choose suitable ingredients according to their own needs and tastes.

The taste of fruit cucumber is different from that of ordinary cucumber. Compared with ordinary cucumber, fruit cucumber has sweeter taste, finer meat quality and softer taste. Ordinary cucumber tastes crisper, the meat is fresher and the taste is crisper. In addition, the fruit cucumber has fewer seeds and the common cucumber has more seeds, which will also affect the taste. Generally speaking, the taste of fruit cucumber is different from that of ordinary cucumber, and people can choose suitable ingredients according to their own tastes.