Hydration, cooling, and low-calorie
Cucumber is 96% water — incredibly hydrating and very low calorie. Mild diuretic effect supports kidney function.
Approximate values — varies by variety, season, and preparation method.
Each condition below has a complete food-based healing plan. Cucumber fits into the eat-list of these conditions.
Eat raw with skin (where most nutrients are). Slice into salads. Make cucumber water. Pickled or fermented for gut health.
Wax coatings on supermarket cucumbers — peel or buy organic. Can cause bloating in sensitive people.
Nutrition figures on this page come from standard food composition data. These links let you check the numbers and read the underlying research yourself rather than taking our word for it.