Vegetable Fruiting Summer

Cucumber

Written by the VitaWhat editorial team · Medically reviewed by Steve Davis · Last reviewed 19 July 2026 · Editorial policy

A hydrating, low-calorie salad vegetable.

Key nutrients

  • Water
  • Vitamin K
  • Potassium

Benefits

  • Hydration
  • refreshing

Storage

Fridge crisper up to 1 week

Sources & references

  1. USDA FoodData Central
  2. British Nutrition Foundation

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