Cucumbers provide various nutrients and are low in calories, fats, cholesterol, and sodium. Few people know that the cucumber is actually a fruit. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. Other members of this family include pumpkins and several types of melons.
Cucumbers are made mostly of water and also contain important electrolytes. They further provide vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and cucurbitacin, which, according to studies, may help prevent cancer by stopping the reproduction of cancer cells.