High Nutrients
Cucumbers are known for their numerous vitamins and minerals that aid body development. The fruit also has high water content with 96% of the fruit composed of water. This contributes to a Low calorie [5] high nutrient fruit that is great for your diet. You should also note that the best way to maximise the nutrient count of the cucumber is by eating the fruit unpeeled.
Some of the nutrients found in cucumber includes the following:
- Fiber
- Protein
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K
- Manganese
- Potassium
- Magnesium
Having cucumbers after meals or as part of fruit salads is an easy way to incorporate all these nutrients into your diet.