This article looks at the nutritional content of cucumber, its possible health benefits, tips for eating or using cucumber, and any potential health risks. Fast facts about cucumber Cucumbers consist mainly of water.
The Basics. A 1-cup serving of fresh hearts of palm contains 4 grams of protein, 0.3 grams of total fat, 37 grams of carbohydrates, 2.2 grams of dietary fiber and 25 grams of natural sugars. Palm hearts are low in salt, low in sugar, high in dietary fiber and cholesterol-free.
MCFA (chain lengths of 10 carbons or less) are found in greatest concentrations in coconut oil, approximately 14% by weight but can also be found in butter (approximately 9.2%) and palm kernel oil (approximately 7.2%) [17]. In the US, the average consumption of MCFA is approximately 2% of total fat intake [18].