Cucumbers
Cucumbers
Cucumber has 96% water content that is more nutritious than regular water, which helps in keeping the body hydrated and regulating body temperature.
Fun Facts:
“Cool as a cucumber”" isn’t just a catchy phrase. The inner temperature of a cucumber can be up to 20 degrees cooler than the outside air. No wonder these are such a summertime favorite!
The flavor comes from their seeds. Medium-sized cucumbers with soft small seeds have better flavor.
Varieties: Armenian, Japanese, Lemon and Pickling.
Seasonality:
California, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Who Grows It
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Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/2 cup slices |
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| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories: 8 | |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat: 0.06g | 0% |
| Cholesterol: 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium: 1mg | 0.04% |
| Total Carbohydrate: 1.89g | 0.63% |
| Dietary Fiber: 0.3 | 0% |
| Sugars: 0.87g | |
| Protein: 0.34g | |
| Vitamin A 1.1% | Vitamin C 2.5% |
| Calcium 0.8% | Iron 0.83% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Source: USDA National Nutrient Database |
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