Description
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 65 kJ (16 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 3.63 g |
| - Sugars | 1.67 g |
| - Dietary fiber | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 0.11 g |
| Protein | 0.65 g |
| Water | 95.23 g |
| Thiamine (vit. B1) | 0.027 mg (2%) |
| Riboflavin (vit. B2) | 0.033 mg (3%) |
| Niacin (vit. B3) | 0.098 mg (1%) |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.259 mg (5%) |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.040 mg (3%) |
| Folate (vit. B9) | 7 μg (2%) |
| Vitamin C | 2.8 mg (3%) |
| Calcium | 16 mg (2%) |
| Iron | 0.28 mg (2%) |
| Magnesium | 13 mg (4%) |
| Phosphorus | 24 mg (3%) |
| Potassium | 147 mg (3%) |
| Zinc | 0.20 mg (2%) |
| Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. |
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The cucumber is a creeping vine that roots in the ground and grows up trellises or other supporting frames, wrapping around supports with thin, spiraling tendrils. The plant has large leaves that form a canopy over the fruit. The fruit of the cucumber is roughly cylindrical, elongated with tapered ends, and may be as large as 60 centimeters (24 in) long and 10 centimeters (3.9 in) in diameter. Having an enclosed seed and developing from a flower, botanically speaking, cucumbers are classified as Accessory fruits. However, much like tomatoes and squash they are often perceived, prepared and eaten as vegetables. Cucumbers are usually more than 90% water.
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