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Made up of 95% water, cucumbers are naturally low in calories, fat, cholesterol and sodium. Their high water content helps ward off dehydration and combat the heat while their refreshing and mild taste appeals to even the pickiest eaters. This MNT Knowledge Center feature is part of a collection of articles on the health benefits of popular foods.
Peeled cucumbers also contain a fair amount of vitamin C, with a one cup serving containing 3.8 mg, which is 6 percent of the recommended daily intake. Vitamin C is not stored in the body, which means you need to replace your vitamin C levels daily to partake of its health benefits, which are many.