Cucumber

Cucumber is a vegetable that belongs to the same family as pumpkins. It has a dark green skin, which reveals whitish or very light green flesh, when peeled. There are basically two types of cucumbers - the pickling varieties and the slicing varieties. Of these, the pickling variety is relatively small, around 2 - 4 inches long. Most of us know that cucumbers have cooling properties and are extremely good for bringing relief to the eyes in summers. However, they are associated with a number of other health and nutrition benefits too. To know about them, read on. Nutritional Value of unpeeled cucumber comprises of Carbohydrates, Sugars , Fiber, Fat, Protein, Thiamin (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Niacin (Vitamin B3), Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) , Vitamin B6, Folate (Vitamin B9) , Vitamin C , Calcium , Iron , Magnesium, Phosphorus , Potassium and Zinc. more.