Cucumbers
Cucumbers are a type of fruit commonly used in beverages, chutneys, pickles, relishes, dips, spreads, salsas, and much more!
The flavor profile for cucumbers can be described as cool and crisp.
Cucumbers contain over 15+ nutrients including 7 vitamins and 8 minerals. Cucumbers are also sodium free and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Cucumbers
There are 9 uses for cucumbers. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Beverages.
- Chutneys, Pickles, Relishes.
- Dips, Spreads, Salsas.
- Grain Dishes.
- Salads.
- Sandwiches, Burgers.
- Side Dish.
- Soups, Stews.
- Stir-fries.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming cucumbers.
- Pick up a cucumber that feels firm and heavy. If it has any soft spots or wrinkles, don’t buy.
- Don’t forget to examine the stem end of the cucumber and check that it’s not shriveled or brown. If it is, leave it.
- Store cucumbers in your refrigerator’s crisper drawer for up to two weeks (if they’re whole). If you cut them in half or quarters, store them for up to four days before using them in your favorite recipes.
- You can also freeze them if you have too many or they’re not ripe yet. Just wash them off and lay them flat on a baking sheet before freezing them overnight in a single layer (this way, they won’t stick together). Once frozen, transfer them into freezer bags for long-term storage.
- Cucumber is a great addition to salads and sandwiches for an extra crunchy taste sensation.
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy cucumbers are.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Cucumber - Fresh
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
15
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 2mg
0%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 4g
3%
Dietary Fiber 1g
2%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 1g
1%
Vitamin K 18%
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Pantothenic Acid 5%
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Copper 4%
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Magnesium 4%
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Manganese 4%
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Vitamin C 4%
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Phosphorous 3%
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Potassium 3%
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Riboflavin 3%
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Thiamin 3%
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Vitamin B6 3%
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Zinc 3%
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Calcium 2%
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Folate 2%
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Iron 2%
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Choline 1%
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Highlights
- Low in sodium.
- Good source of 1 micronutrient.