Cucumber juice facts for kids
Cucumber juice is a refreshing drink made by squeezing or pressing fresh cucumbers. Did you know that cucumbers are almost entirely water? About 98% of a cucumber is water! This makes their juice very hydrating.
| Nutritional value per 1 ounce | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 kcal (38 kJ) |
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1 g
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| Vitamins | Quantity
%DV†
|
| Vitamin C |
2%
2 mg |
| Minerals | Quantity
%DV†
|
| Calcium |
4%
40 mg |
| Iron |
1%
.1 mg |
| Potassium |
1%
41 mg |
| Sodium |
0%
2 mg |
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Nutritional content source:
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| †Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults. | |
How is Cucumber Juice Used?
Cucumber juice is used in many different ways. It's not just a drink!
In Food and Drinks
You can find cucumber juice in various beverages. It's sometimes added to cocktails, like the Bloody Mary, to give them a fresh taste. It's also an ingredient in dishes such as cucumber soup. You might even find it in dips and salad dressings, like green goddess dressing, where it adds a light, fresh flavor.
In Beauty Products
Cucumber juice is also a popular ingredient in many beauty and personal care products. It's used in:
- Cosmetics
- Soaps
- Shampoos
- Lotions
- Even in Eau de toilette and perfumes
For Your Health
People have used cucumber juice in traditional medicine for a long time.
- In some traditions, it was used to help with breathing issues and to reduce a lingering cough.
- It was also used to soothe heartburn and help reduce too much acid in the stomach.
- For skin, cucumber juice has been used to calm down minor burns and rashes.
Cucumber juice contains important nutrients. It has a good amount of potassium, which is important for your body. It is also high in vitamin A and contains silicon.
See also
In Spanish: Jugo de pepino para niños
