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Cucumber
english 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
Cucumbers
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Nutrition Information For Cucumber

Serving Size
1 cup slices
 
Calories
16
Calories from Fat
0
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 2mg
0%
Potassium
153g
0%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
0%
Dietary Fiber 1g
0%
Sugars 2g
Protein 1g
0%
 
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.

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