CUCUMBER
Description: | It is a low-calorie vegetable providing just 15 calories per 100g. It contains no saturated fats or cholesterol. Cucumber peel is a good source of dietary fibre that helps reduce constipation and offer some protection against colon cancers by eliminating toxic compounds from the gut. |
Storage: | To store, keep them at room temperature for a day or two, but better stored in the refrigerator set at high relative humidity where they stay fresh for several days. |
Nutritional Values
Typical Nutritional Values per 100g | ||
Energy Value | 15kcal | |
Carbohydrates Of which Sucrose | 3.63g | |
Protein | 0.65g | |
Total fat | 0.11g |