The cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a widely-cultivated creeping vine plant in the family Cucurbitaceae that bears cylindrical to spherical fruits, which are used as culinary vegetables. [1]

2024年2月29日 · Cucumber is a nutritious fruit with a high water content. Eating cucumber may help lower blood sugar, prevent constipation, and support weight loss.

2025年5月27日 · The cucumber is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes squash and different kinds of melon, including bitter melon. Cucumbers provide various nutrients but are low …

2024年12月30日 · A serving of cucumber -- one-half a cup (raw, sliced, or chopped) -- is about 19 calories. They have small amounts of vitamin K and vitamin A and are about 95% water.

2025年4月29日 · A cucumber is a nutritious fruit with a high water content. It's great at preventing dehydration, among other health benefits. Here's what you need to know.

2025年11月20日 · Cucumber is a refreshing, hydrating superfood packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Discover 20 health benefits of cucumber, side effects, best ways to eat it, how much to …

2026年1月8日 · The benefits of eating cucumber, or Cucumis sativus, range from helping with hydration to supporting heart health. Cucumbers are available in different sizes, colors, and types.

2025年8月14日 · While technically any of the slicing cucumbers can be used for pickling, several types of cucumber are better suited to taking on the briny flavor and less well suited to slicing, snacking, or …

2026年1月22日 · cucumber, (Cucumis sativus), creeping plant of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), widely cultivated for its edible fruit. The nutritional value of the cucumber is low, but its delicate …

2023年4月3日 · One serving equals about 100 grams, or one-third of a medium-size cucumber. A serving of raw cucumber, eaten with the peel, has: 15 calories. 0.1 grams of fat. 3.6 grams of …