Cucumber Benefits & Nutrition
Cucumber benefits: nutrition per 100 g (15 kcal), how much to eat a day, who should be careful and the best season in India. Also called Kheera / kakdi.
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Kheera / kakdi · Vegetables
- 15 kcalenergy
- 0.7 gprotein
- 0.5 gfibre
- Mar–Jun (summer); available year-roundbest season in India
Per 100 g (raw, with peel) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of cucumber
- About 95% water — great for hydration in summer.
- Very low in calories.
- Is a source of vitamin K.
How to eat it
Eat in salads, raita, sandwiches, or as cucumber-mint water.
How much a day: As much as you like.
Who should be careful
- Discard cucumbers that taste very bitter (cucurbitacins).
Best season in India
Mar–Jun (summer); available year-round. See the month-by-month seasonal chart →
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of cucumber?
About 95% water — great for hydration in summer. Very low in calories. Is a source of vitamin K.
How much cucumber can I have a day?
As much as you like. Eat in salads, raita, sandwiches, or as cucumber-mint water.
Who should be careful with cucumber?
Discard cucumbers that taste very bitter (cucurbitacins).
When is cucumber in season in India?
Mar–Jun (summer); available year-round.
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