- Increased intake of fruit and vegetables reduces coronary heart disease (CHD)
- Fruit and vegetable consumption contributes to heart health
- A high intake of fruit and vegetables reduces coronary heart disease (CHD)1
Grown in New Zealand
No genetic modification
Skin Uses - Cut cucumbers are great for tired eyes or a cooling face mask
CUCUMBER - SHORT AND TELEGRAPH
Raw
Cucumbers are a source of Vitamin C.
Nutrition Information
Servings per package:
Serving size: 1/2 cup chopped - 75g
Avg Quantity per serving | Avg Quantity per 100g | |
Energy (kJ/Cal) | 32/8 | 42/10 |
Protein(g) | 0.45 | 0.6 |
Fat, total(g) | 0.8 | 0.1 |
saturated(g) | 0.02 | 0.03 |
carbohydrate(g) | 1.3 | 1.7 |
sugars(g) | 0.8 | 1 |
Fibre(g) | 0.45 | 0.6 |
Sodium(mg) | 9.8 | 13 |
Vitamin C(mg) | 6(15% RDI*) | 8 |
Notes:
*RDI: Recommended dietary intake
All specified values are averages.
Light green: 10% or more of RDI - can claim a source of nutrient
Dark green: 25% or more of RDI - can claim a good source of nutrient
REFERENCES
1) The Concise New Zealand Food Composition Tables 8th edition,
NZ Institute for Crop & Food Research Ltd, Crown Research Institute 2009
2) Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Health Adults: A Background Paper,
Ministry of Health, October 2003
3) www.crop.cri.nz
4) NZFSA Food Standards Standard 1.1.1
These figures were compiled by United Fresh New Zealand Incorporated in consultation with a nutritionist and the NZ Institute for Plant & Food Research Ltd who helped in the identification of possible high level nutrients and reference materials. Our grateful thanks for their expertise.
Ref 1 For further information see Standard 1.2.7 below:
http://unitedfresh.co.nz/services/health-claims-nutrition
Food Standards Australia New Zealand - Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims