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Organic Cucumbers (2 each)
$4.50
Nutritionally, organic cucumbers are the same as conventional cucumbers, but organic produce is often fresher and some say have a better taste. Whether you snack on fresh cucumbers like chips or toss them with salad or pasta, they provide a healthy nutrition boost to your day.
Cucumbers are a very good source of the vitamins C and A, potassium, manganese, folate, dietary fiber, magnesium and contain the important mineral silica. A large amount of the vegetable’s vitamins and minerals are in its skin, so it's best to eat them with the skin on.
Cucumbers are low in calories but high in many important vitamins and minerals. One 11-ounce (300-gram) unpeeled, raw cucumber contains the following:
- Calories: 45
- Total fat: 0 grams
- Carbs: 11 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Vitamin C: 14% of the RDI
- Vitamin K: 62% of the RDI
- Magnesium: 10% of the RDI
- Potassium: 13% of the RDI
- Manganese: 12% of the RDI
The best way to keep cucumbers fresh is to store cucumbers in the refrigerator. For optimal taste and freshness, consume the cucumbers within seven to ten days of purchase. To store cut cucumbers, wrap them in a damp paper towel and place them in an airtight storage container. The tight, locking seal on the cover of the container will help to keep them extra fresh. Place the container in your refrigerator or in the crisper drawer and use the cut cukes within five days.