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.
The list below is for cooked starchy vegetables. The serving sizes have about 15 grams of carbohydrate, 3 grams of protein, and about 80 calories. If you are eyeballing servings, 1/2 cup is equal to about the size of your cupped palm. One cup is about the size of your fist. 1  Beets (1 cup) 2  Carrots (1 cup) 3  Corn (1/2 cup or 1 medium cob) 4  Green Peas (1/2 cup) 5  Parsnips (1/2 cup) 6  Plantain (1/2 cup) 7  Pumpkin (1 cup) 8  Sweet Potatoes (1/2 cup) 9  Taro (1/2 cup) 10  White Potatoes (1 small or 1/2 cup mashed, 1/2 cup roasted or 10 to 15 French fries)