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About the ingredient cucumbers. Including 776 recipes with cucumbers, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.

 

What are cucumbers?

The cucumber is a creeping vine that roots in the ground and grows up trellises or other supporting frames, wrapping around ribbing with thin, spiraling tendrils. The plant has large leaves that form a canopy over the fruit.

The fruit is roughly cylindrical, elongated, with tapered ends, and may be as large as 60 cm long and 10 cm in diameter. Cucumbers grown to be eaten fresh (called slicers) and those intended for pickling (called picklers) are similar. Cucumbers are mainly eaten in the unripe green form. The ripe yellow form normally becomes too bitter and sour. Cucumbers are usually over 90% water.

Having an enclosed seed and developing from a flower, botanically speaking, cucumbers are classified as fruits. However, much like tomatoes and squash they are usually perceived, prepared and eaten as vegetables.

The cucumber is usually long and cylindrical in shape, has rounded edges, and can appear in various sizes. The fruit often has green skin and a white inside with many seeds in it. The taste of fresh cucumbers is usually refreshing, watery, and can have a slightly bitter aftertaste. Cucumbers are commonly eaten fresh or used in pickling.

Like the tomato, the cucumber is a fruit. Botanically speaking, a fruit is the mature ovary of a flowering plant and is used by the plant to disperse seeds. The term “vegetable,” on the other hand, is commonly used to describe any other edible part of a plant. Cucumbers and other such fruits are called vegetables because they are commonly used as vegetables in cooking. In addition, they are not sweet like other types of fruits.

There are several different types of cucumbers available on the market. Two popular varieties are English cucumbers and the common garden cucumbers. Garden cucumbers have thicker skin that is usually peeled before eating. In addition, it is usually waxed to keep the moisture in the fruit from being lost while in transit and storage.

The English cucumber is generally longer, has thinner, smoother skin that can be eaten as and is generally said to be seedless. Unlike the garden cucumber, English cucumbers are sold wrapped in plastic rather than waxed. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup, pared, chopped (133g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 15Calories from Fat 1
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 2.9g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 1.8
Protein 0.8g
Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 7%
Calcium 2% Iron 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Cucumbers are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Cucumbers are a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much do cucumbers weigh?

Amount Weight
1 cup, pared, chopped 133 grams
1 cup, sliced 119 grams
1 large (8-1/4" long) 280 grams
1 medium 201 grams
1 slice 7 grams
1 small (6-3/8" long) 158 grams
1 stick (4" long) 9 grams

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

In Chinese:黄瓜
British (UK) term:
en français:concombres
en español:pepinos

Recipes using cucumbers

There are 776 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Delicious Chunky Gazpacho

Delicious Chunky Gazpacho

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Mom's Gazpacho

Mom's Gazpacho

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Kettle River Gazpacho

Kettle River Gazpacho

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Make-Ahead Gazpacho

Make-Ahead Gazpacho

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Yummy Gazpacho Soup

Yummy Gazpacho Soup

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Margaret's Garlicky Gazpacho

Margaret's Garlicky Gazpacho

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So Dood Gazpacho

So Dood Gazpacho

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Good Morning Sandwich

Good Morning Sandwich

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A quick, easy and refreshing sandwich is perfect for a morning breakfast.

Easy Gazpacho

Easy Gazpacho

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Garlic Gazpacho

Garlic Gazpacho

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Cucumber Soup with Spring Vegetables

Cucumber Soup with Spring Vegetables

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All veggies are young, fresh and full of spring garden aroma. Is there anything more lovely?

Falafel, Vegetarian Style

Falafel, Vegetarian Style

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Basic Yummy Gazpacho

Basic Yummy Gazpacho

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Blender Gazpacho

Blender Gazpacho

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Basic Red Gazpacho

Basic Red Gazpacho

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Favourite Classic Greek Salad

Favourite Classic Greek Salad

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A refreshing and tasty summer salad that uses fresh and seasonal tomatoes and cucumbers. It takes no time to make, and a great side dish that goes well with any main course.

Easy and Yummy Gazpacho

Easy & Yummy Gazpacho

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Avocado Gazpacho Soup

Avocado Gazpacho Soup

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Indian Gazpacho

Indian Gazpacho

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Tom's Best Gazpacho

Tom's Best Gazpacho

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Crisp Cucumber Salsa

Crisp Cucumber Salsa

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wow! tangy and so good!

Grandma's Great Gazpacho

Grandma's Great Gazpacho

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Cucumber and Yogurt Dip

Cucumber & Yogurt Dip

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A quick and easy side dish that can be served with any Indian or hot main dish helps cool down the spiciness and bring the refreshing taste.

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