Cucumber looks similar to zucchini, and they are related. However, cukes have more water and different nutritional make-up. They're great for crunch in a salad or thinly sliced for a wrap. Cucumber may also be used to wrap sushi, or as a wrap for meat and cheese -- like a green tortilla. One cup of unpeeled cucumber has only 16 calories, 4% of your daily vitamin C and potassium, and 3% of your daily fiber. They also provide small amounts of vitamin K, magnesium, potassium, manganese, and vitamin A.

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