Cucumber

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What is Cucumber?

Cucumbers are a vegetable related to a gourd. Most are thin skinned and juicy with a crisp texture and a delicate flavor. There are hundreds of varieties of cucumbers. Use sliced thin in salads or make into a refreshing soup. Small varieties of cucumbers are used to make pickles.

Substitute for Cucumber

Japanese OR English cucumber

Equivalents

1 small to medium cucumber = 1 cup chopped
1lb = 2 1/2 to 3 cups peeled, sliced/chopped, or 2 medium

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Cucumbers

Nutrition Information For Cucumber

Serving Size

1 cup slices

Calories

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 2mg

Potassium

153g

Total Carbohydrate 4g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 2g

Protein 1g

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Cucumber Recipes

Sauza Cucumber Margarita
A refreshing summer version of Margarita that features Sauza Blue Tequila, fresh cucumber, lime juice and orange liqueur.

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