In addition, cucumbers contain numerous
flavonoid antioxidants, including quercetin,
apigenin, luteolin, and kaempferol.
They contain high levels of lignans, vitamin K, cucurbitacins and their derivatives (triterpenoids),
flavonoids (
apigenin, luteolin, quercetin, and kaempferol),
antioxidants such as beta carotene and vitamin C, and B vitamins, among other trace elements and minerals (5, 6).