Its carbohydrate content is moderate (1.9%), with a noticeable fiber content (1%). It contains a certain amount of proteins (0.7%) and almost negligible amounts of fat (0.2%).
Minerals: it is worth noting the high potassium content, being this the mineral found in the highest proportion in cucumber. But we can also mention other minerals found in very important quantities, almost as much as potassium: magnesium, iron, calcium and phosphorus. And zinc, although in much smaller proportion.
Vitamins: in terms of vitamin content, cucumber contains very important amounts of vitamin C and folates, these two vitamins being the most abundant. But it also contains smaller but significant amounts of vitamins B1, B2, niacin, B6, vitamin E and A.
Cucumber has a very low energy value that usually only provides about 12 kcal/100g, which places it among the foods with the lowest energy content. Although it has a very high water content (95%).
