Out of season
Cucumber
Cucumbers reach their peak between June and August, when British greenhouse crops offer maximum crispness. While available year-round through Mediterranean imports, the summer harvest is noted for its superior hydration and mild flavor. They are low in calories and provide a refreshing source of vitamin K and antioxidants.
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Category
Vegetables
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UK Season
Jun – Aug
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MW Reference
1
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Reference Data
McCance & Widdowson 2021
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Cucumber, raw, flesh and skin · 13-523 · DG
22 samples, autumn and winter, UK grown and imported
Energy & Proximates
Energy
14.00
kcal
Energy
60.00
kJ
Water
96.50
g
Protein
1.00
g
Fat
0.60
g
Carbohydrates
1.20
g
of which sugars
1.20
g
of which starch
—
g
Fibre (AOAC)
0.70
g
Fibre (NSP)
0.70
g
Alcohol
—
g
Fat Breakdown
Total fat
0.60
g
Saturated
—
g
Monounsaturated
—
g
Polyunsaturated
—
g
Trans
—
g
Omega-3
—
g
Omega-6
—
g
Cholesterol
—
mg
Minerals
Sodium
4.00
mg
Potassium
156.00
mg
Calcium
21.00
mg
Magnesium
10.00
mg
Phosphorus
23.00
mg
Iron
0.300
mg
Copper
0.030
mg
Zinc
0.100
mg
Selenium
—
µg
Iodine
3.00
µg
Vitamins
Vitamin A
12.00
µg
Vitamin D
—
µg
Vitamin E
0.040
mg
Vitamin C
2.00
mg
Thiamin (B1)
0.030
mg
Riboflavin (B2)
0.020
mg
Niacin (B3)
0.200
mg
Vitamin B6
0.010
mg
Vitamin B12
—
µg
Folate
14.00
µg
Recipes
Using Cucumber
Spring green fattoush
⏱50min
£
◆
Easy
Salmon, Avocado & Cucumber Salad
⏱18min
££
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Easy