This cucumber salad is low in calories but high in many important vitamins and minerals. …
It Contains Antioxidants. …
It Promotes Hydration. …
It May Aid in Weight Loss. …
It May Lower Blood Sugar. …
It Could Promote Regularity. …
Easy to Add to Your Diet.
Here’s the nutrition info for one cup of cucumbers:
Calories: 16
Protein: 1 g
Fat: 0 g (0 g saturated)
Fiber: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 4 g
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 2 mg
And beyond their low-cal package, cucumbers pack a lot of important nutrients:
Vitamin C: 14 percent of the RDI
Vitamin K: 62 percent of the RDI
Magnesium: 10 percent of the RDI
Potassium: 13 percent of the RDI
Manganese: 12 percent of the RDI
