This article looks at the nutritional content of cucumber, its possible health benefits, tips for eating or using cucumber, and any potential health risks. Fast facts about cucumber Cucumbers consist mainly of water.
The Basics. A 1-cup serving of fresh hearts of palm contains 4 grams of protein, 0.3 grams of total fat, 37 grams of carbohydrates, 2.2 grams of dietary fiber and 25 grams of natural sugars. Palm hearts are low in salt, low in sugar, high in dietary fiber and cholesterol-free.
Fruits can contain between 1/2 gram and 4 grams of protein per cup. One cup of avocado, for example, has 3 grams of protein; one medium tomato has 1 gram of protein, and half of a grapefruit has about 1 gram.hoto Credit Skarie20/iStock/Getty Images. Many different foods contain protein. Meat, fish, eggs and dairy are animal-based protein sources. Plant-derived proteins include soy products, beans, grains, nuts, seeds and some vegetables.