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Cucumber

Hydrating; classic cooling food.

Nutrition · estimated · per 100g
15Calories
0.7gProtein
3.6gCarbs
0.1gFat
0.5gFiber
1.7gSugar

Benefits

Key compounds

Cucurbitacinsvitamin Ksilicaflavonoidshigh water content

May help with

Best for these goals

Hydrationskincooling

How to use it

Dill, yogurt, vinegar, tzatziki, salads, infused water, pickled

Evidence level

Traditional

Cautions & interactions

Generally very safe; bitter varieties contain cucurbitacins
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