Cucumber Health: Nutrition, Peel Benefits & Digestion

Cucumbers are hydrating and low in calories, with many nutrients concentrated in the peel. Learn how to stop 'cucumber burps' and discover the nutritional differences between fresh cucumbers, zucchinis, and pickled varieties.

Cucumbers

Nutrition in Cucumbers Without the Peel

You can buy cucumbers year-round to add to salads. The vegetable is primarily water, with a mild flavor and crunchy texture. Cucumbers purchased in the supermarket usually come with a wax coating that helps prevent bruising, so you often peel them before eating. The peel can also be bitter and unpleasantly tough.

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