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The outer skin or rind of a fruit and vegetable. Vegetables that have this outer skin will generally have the peel removed and discarded before the vegetable is used but there are occasions when it is left on. The peel on a fruit is also removed many times but depending on its use, it may be required to remain on the flesh of the fruit. The peel of the fruit also contains essential aromatic oils, which provide flavor to some sweet and savory dishes.
Peel

USDA Nutrition Facts

Nuts, chestnuts, european, dried, peeled (USDA#12100)

Serving Size 1 oz
Calories 369
Protein 5g
Total Fat 3g
Total Carbohydrates 78g
Potassium 991mg
Sodium 37mg
Cholesterol 0mg

Nuts, chestnuts, european, raw, peeled (USDA#12098)

Serving Size 1 oz
Calories 196
Protein 1g
Total Fat 1g
Total Carbohydrates 44g
Potassium 484mg
Sodium 2mg
Cholesterol 0mg

Cucumber, peeled, raw (USDA#11206)

Serving Size 1 cup, pared, chopped
Calories 12
Protein 0g
Total Fat 0g
Total Carbohydrates 2g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 1g
Potassium 136mg
Sodium 2mg
Cholesterol 0mg

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