Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) are long tube shaped vegetables with a thin dark green edible skin, light green inner flesh, and small edible seeds toward the center.
How to choose: Look for firm cucumbers with vibrant colors and a fresh smell.
Climate and origin: Cucumbers are thought to have originated thousands of years ago in Asia where wild species still exist.
Taste: Cucumber has a notoriously bland bitter taste when raw and is often served pickled with vinegar and dill.
Vitamins and other nutrients: Cucumbers are low in calories and provide moderate amounts of calcium, iron, and vitamins A, C, and K.
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| Nutrition Facts |
| Cucumber With Peel Raw |
| Serving Size 100g |
| Calories 15 |
| % Daily Value* |
| Total Fat 0.11g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.037g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 3.63g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar 1.67g | ~ |
| Protein 0.65g | ~ |
| Vitamin A | 2% | • | Vitamin C | 5% |
| Calcium | 2% | • | Iron | 2% |
| *Percent Daily Values
are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending
on your calorie needs. |
|
| Vitamins | %DV |
| Vitamin A 105IU | 2% |
| Retinol equivalents 5μg | ~ |
| Retinol 0μg | ~ |
| Alpha-carotene 11μg | ~ |
| Beta-carotene 45μg | ~ |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin 26μg | ~ |
| Vitamin C 2.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K 16.4μg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 0μg | 0% |
| Thiamin 0.027mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin 0.033mg | 2% |
| Niacin 0.098mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid 0.259mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 0.04mg | 2% |
| Folate 7μg | 2% |
| Folic Acid 0μg | ~ |
| Food Folate 7μg | ~ |
| Dietary Folate Equivalents 7μg | ~ |
| Choline 6mg | ~ |
| Lycopene 0μg | ~ |
| Lutein+zeazanthin 23μg | ~ |
|
| Minerals | %DV |
| Calcium 16mg | 2% |
| Iron 0.28mg | 2% |
| Magnesium 13mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus 24mg | 2% |
| Sodium 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 147mg | 4% |
| Zinc 0.2mg | 1% |
| Copper 0.041mg | 2% |
| Manganese 0.079mg | 4% |
| Selenium 0.3μg | 0% |
| Water 95.23g | ~ |
| Ash 0.38g | ~ |
| Useful Stats |
Percent of Daily Calorie Target
(2000 calories) |
0.75% |
| Percent Water Composition |
95.23% |
| Protein to Carb Ratio (g/g) |
0.18g |
|
Substitutes with more vitamins: Apples, Pears, Melons
Miscellaneous information: Wives who wanted children would often tie cucumbers around their waste until a child was born.
Similar tasting produce: Apples, Pears, Melons
Recipes: Carrot Cucumber Salad
