Mini green cucumber

Mini green cucumber (Cucumis sativus) , also known as NA, is scientifically classified as Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Rosids Order: Cucurbitales Family: Cucurbitaceae Genus: Cucumis Species: C. sativus.

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. It is a creeping vine that bears cucumiform fruits that are used as vegetables. Botanically speaking, the cucumber is classified as a pepo, a type of botanical berry with a hard outer rind and no internal divisions. Much like tomato and squash, it is often perceived, prepared and eaten as a vegetable. Cucumber fruits are usually more than 90% water

Health Benefits

At the top of the phytonutrient list for cucumbers are its cucurbitacins, lignans, and flavonoids. These three types of phytonutrients found in cucumbers provide us with valuable antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer benefits.


Nutrient Facts

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy   65kj
Dietary fiber   0.5g
Carbohydrates   3.63g
Sugars   1.67g
Fat   0.11g
Protein   0.65g
Minerals    
Calcium 2% 16mg
Copper 0%  0mg
Iron 2% 0.28mg
Magnesium 4% 13mg
Manganese 4% 0.079mg
Phosphorus 3% 24mg
Potassium 3% 147mg
Sodium 0%  2mg
Zinc 2%  0.2mg
Vitamins    
Vitamin A IU % 0mg
Vitamin A equivalent 0% 0mg
Beta-Carotene 0% 0mg
B1 - Thiamine 2% 0.027mg
B2 - Riboflavin 3% 0.033mg
B3 - Niacin 1% 0.098mg
B5 - Pantothenic acid 5% 0.259mg
B6 - Vitamin 3% 0.04mg
B9 - Folate 2% 7mg
Vitamin C 3% 2.8mg
Vitamin E 0% 0mg
Vitamin K 16% 16.4mg
Choline 0% 0mg
Betaine   0mg
Other constituents    
Water   95.23
Fluoride   1.3

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Flower

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Fruit


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