Cucumber Nutrition

Cucumber

Cucumber is a fruit from the Cucurbitaceae family. Scientifically known as Cucumis sativus, it belongs to the same family as zucchini, watermelon, pumpkin, and other types of summer squash. The plant where cucumber grows is a creeping vine that develops these cylindrical, edible fruits throughout the year. 

Different varieties of cucumber are grown in different regions of the world. Cucumbers, typically eaten fresh, are called slicing cucumbers. Gherkin cucumbers are specially produced to make pickles. These are much smaller in size than the slicing ones. Slicing cucumbers are available throughout the year, but they are at their best between May and July.

Nutrition of Cucumber

"Nutrition value per 100 g"

Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
	Calories
Calories	62.8 KJ	1%
From Carbohydrates	52.3 KJ	~
From Fat	3.8 KJ	~
From Protein	6.7 KJ	~
	Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate	3.6 g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.5 g	2%
Starch	0.8 g	~
Sugars	1.7 g	~
	Fats & Fatty Acids
Fat	0.1 g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.0 g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0,0 g	~
Polyunsaturated Fat	~	~
Omega-3	5.0 mg	~
Omega-6	28.0 mg	~
	Protein & Amino Acids
Protein	0.7 g	1%
Tryptophan	5.0 mg	~
Threonine	19.0 mg	~
Isoleucine	21.0 mg	~
Leucine	29.0 mg	~
Lysine	29.0 mg	~
Methionine	6.0 mg	~
Cystine	4.0 mg	~
Phenylalanine	19.0 mg	~
Tyrosine	11.0 mg	~
Valine	22.0 mg	~
Arginine	44.0 mg	~
Histidine	10.0 mg	~
Alanine	24.0 mg	~
Aspartic Acid	41.0 mg	~
Glutamic Acid	196.0 mg	~
Glycine	24.0 mg	~
Proline	15.0 mg	~
Serine	20.0 mg	~
Hydroxyproline	~	~
	Vitamins
Vitamin A	105.0 IU	2%
Vitamin C	2.8 mg	5%
Vitamin D	~	~
Vitamin E	0.0 mg	0%
Vitamin K	16.4 mcg	21%
Thiamin	0.0 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0.0 mg	2%
Niacin	0.1 mg	0%
Vitamin B6	0.0 mg	0%
Folate	7.0 mcg	2%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid	0.3 mg	3%
Choline	6.0 mg	~
Betaine	0.1 mg	~
	Minerals
Calcium	16.0 mg	2%
Iron	0.3 mg	2%
Magnesium	13.0 mg	3%
Phosphorus	24.0 mg	2%
Potassium	147.0 mg	4%
Sodium	2.0 mg	0%
Zinc	0.2 mg	1%
Copper	0.0 mg	2%
Manganese	0.1 mg	4%
Selenium	0.3 mcg	0%
Fluoride	1.3 mcg	~
	Sterols
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	14.0 mg	~
	Other Constituents
Water	85.2 g	~
Ash	0.4 g	~
Caffeine	0.0 mg	~
Theobromine	0.0 mg	~
Alcohol	0.0 g	~

Health Benefits of Cucumber

• Prevents Constipation & Kidney Stones
• Controls Blood Pressure
• Enhances Skin Care
• Provides Antioxidant Power
• Manages Diabetes
• It Promotes Hydration
• It Contains Antioxidants
• It May Aid in Weight Loss
• It Could Promote Regularity
• Increase Water Level