Cucumber Health Benefits, Nutrion Facts

Cucumber, Lemon

Lemon yellow cucumbers are tender and sweet, excellent for salads and pickling. Don't be fooled by this heirloom's unusual shape—these bright yellow balls are excellent for salads and pickling. They have a clean, crisp taste and are never bitter. Normal-sized vines yield heavily and for a long time. Common cucumber varieties are white to greenish inside and are of low nutritional quality. On the other hand, orange fleshed cucumber is rich in carotenoids. India, being the centre of origin for cucumbers.

Yellow Cucumber Health Benefits

 People on diet for weight control eats this vegetable as it is often regarded as a health food because of its low calorie content and its high vitamins and minerals content.

* The flesh of cucumbers is primarily composed of water but also contains ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and caffeic acid, both of which help soothe skin irritations and reduce swelling.

* Cucumbers' hard skin is rich in fiber and contains a variety of beneficial minerals including silica, potassium and magnesium

* The silica in cucumber is an essential component of healthy connective tissue, which includes muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and bone. Cucumber juice is often recommended as a source of silica to improve the complexion and health of the skin, plus cucumber's high water content makes it naturally hydrating-a must for glowing skin.

Cucumber Nutritional Facts
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 65 kJ (16 kcal)
Carbohydrates
3.63 g
Sugars 1.67
Dietary fiber 0.5 g
Fat
0.11 g
Protein
0.65 g
Vitamins
Thiamine (B1) (2%) 0.027 mg
Riboflavin (B2) (3%) 0.033 mg
Niacin (B3) (1%) 0.098 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5)
(5%) 0.259 mg
Vitamin B6 (3%) 0.04 mg
Folate (B9) (2%) 7 μg
Vitamin C (3%) 2.8 mg
Vitamin K (16%) 16.4 μg
Trace metals
Calcium (2%) 16 mg
Iron (2%) 0.28 mg
Magnesium (4%) 13 mg
Manganese (4%) 0.079 mg
Phosphorus (3%) 24 mg
Potassium (3%) 147 mg
Sodium (0%) 2 mg
Zinc (2%) 0.2 mg
Other constituents
Water 95.23
Fluoride 1.3 µg