The cucumbers are from South Asia and were cultivated by the ancient Greeks and Romans, although the first varieties were extremely bitter and were used for medicinal purposes to culinary.
Among the different benefits of cucumber that we can find in this wonderful food, it is a powerful diuretic and cleanser that makes it an ideal product for weight loss diets, and that helps against fluid retention.
It is also useful in cases of high cholesterol, and when it comes to controlling blood glucose levels in those who suffer from diabetes. In addition to highlighting the cucumber for the skin, the cucumber facial mask is well known.
With regard to the nutritional values of cucumber, we find that, given its high water content, it is a tremendously low-calorie food, and that it does provide a good variety of essential nutrients for the body.
Cucumber nutritional values
100 grams of edible part provide:
- Kilocalories: 13
- Carbohydrates: 2.2
- Proteins: 0.6
- Total fat: 0.2
- Fiber: 0.9
- Cholesterol (mg): 0
- Vitamins: (A, retinol: 28 / B1, thiamine: 0.02 / B2, riboflavin: 0.03 / B3, niacin: 0.2 / B6, pyridoxine: 0.04 / C: 8 / E: 0.1).
- Minerals: (Sodium: 8 / Potassium: 141 / Calcium: 15 / Phosphorus: 23 / Magnesium: 8 / Iron: 0.5 / Fluorine: 0.02).
