Cucumber
vegetable · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: med
- Allergen:
How to serve
~6 months
smooth puree
Peel and puree raw, or offer a thick peeled spear to gnaw.
~9 months
soft mash / soft pieces
Peel and offer finger-sized sticks, or finely grate.
~12 months
small soft pieces
Peel and serve in small pieces.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 50 kJ
- Protein: 0.4 g
- Iron: 0.3 mg
- Calcium: 13 mg
- Zinc: 0.4 mg
- Vitamin C: 8 mg
Sources
- NHMRC — Infant Feeding Guidelines · Suitability and age guidance
- Raising Children Network — Raising Children Network · Texture and preparation guidance
General information, not medical advice.