Cucumbers are low in Saturated Fat, awith very little Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a good source of Vitamin A, Pantothenic Acid, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Manganese, and a great source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Potassium.
Amount per serving
| Calories :15 | Calories from Fat : |
|---|
| Total Fat | 0.11 |
| Cholesterol | 0% |
| Sodium | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.63% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5% |
| Sugars | 1.67% |
| Protein | 0.65% |
| Vitamin A | 105% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8% |
| Calcium | 16 % |
| Iron | 0.28% |
The cucumber is originally from India where it has been cultivated for over 3,000 years. There is a reference to people eating cucumbers in the ancient story of Gilgamesh.
From India, the cucumber spread to Greece, then Italy where became favored by the Romans, and it eventially appeared in China