Cucumber contains certain carbohydrates, vitamins, dietary fiber and other nutrients, moderate consumption of cucumber has certain benefits to the human body, but should not be consumed in large quantities for a long time.
Each 100 grams of cucumber contains 12 calories, 2.5 grams of carbohydrates, 0.9 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 0.9 grams of dietary fiber, 141 milligrams of potassium, 9 milligrams of calcium.
Cucumber is a relatively low-calorie food, and the sugar content is not high, so diabetic patients can also eat properly. Moreover, cucumber is rich in water and can hydrate the organism. In addition, cucumber is rich in vitamins and dietary fiber and other nutrients, which is conducive to gastrointestinal peristalsis and promotes defecation.
Consumption of cucumber will produce a certain sense of satiety, often eaten in large quantities will affect the appetite, not conducive to the intake of other nutrients. It is recommended to eat 1~2 cucumbers a day, a cucumber about 100g.
Cucumber can choose to eat raw, can also be cold or stir-fried, are relatively light diet.