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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.
Health Benefits of Cucumber. 1  It is one of the very low-calorie vegetables; provide just 15 calories per 100 g. It contains no saturated fats or cholesterol. 2  It is an excellent source of potassium, an important intracellular electrolyte. 100 g of cucumber provides 147 mg of potassium but only 2 mg of sodium. Potassium is a heart friendly electrolyte helps bring a reduction in total blood pressure and heart rates by countering effects of sodium.