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'Dressed' Cucumber - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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'Dressed' Cucumber Recipe

'Dressed' Cucumber has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 7.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 1.1 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 91, for 'Dressed' Cucumber, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat5%
 Calories from Carbs83%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C44.4 mg74%
Thiamin0.08 mg5%
Niacin1 mg5%
Vitamin B60.18 mg9%
Folate56 mcg14%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium30 mg3%
Iron0.72 mg4%
Magnesium24 mg6%
Potassium216 mg6.2%
Sodium108 mg4.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7.6 g2.5%
Dietary Fiber1.4 g5.6%
Sugars3.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1.1 g2.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.2 g0.31%
Saturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 33 Calories from Fat 2

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.2 g 0.31%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 108 mg 4.5%

Total Carbohydrates 7.6 g 2.5%

Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.6%

Sugars 3.7 g

Protein 1.1 g 2.2%

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 74%

Calcium 3% Iron 4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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