Nutrition facts
Per 100 grams
- Energy
- 15 kcal62.8 kJ
- Carbohydrates
- 3.6 g
- Protein
- 0.7 g
- Total fat
- 0.1 g
- Dietary fiber
- 0.5 g
- Sodium
- 2 mg
- Calcium
- 16 mg
Nutrition referenceVegetables
Cucumber
Cucumbers are crisp, mild vegetables with a high water content, eaten raw in salads or pickled. Per 100 g they provide 15 calories with 3.6 g carbs and 0.5 g fiber.
15
kcalper 100g
- Carbs
- 3.6g
- Protein
- 0.7g
- Fat
- 0.1g
Reference values
About this food
Understanding this nutrition reference
Cucumbers are crisp, cylindrical vegetables with a mild, refreshing flavor and very high water content. They are usually eaten raw in salads, sliced as a snack, or pickled. Varieties include common slicing cucumbers and smaller pickling types.
Nutritionally, cucumbers are one of the lowest-calorie vegetables. Per 100 g they provide about 15 kcal, 3.6 g of carbohydrates, 0.7 g of protein, and 0.1 g of fat, with 0.5 g of dietary fiber, 2 mg of sodium, and 16 mg of calcium.
Because cucumbers are mostly water, a large portion contributes very few calories. They are often eaten with the skin on, which adds fiber. For accurate tracking, weigh cucumber with or without skin as consumed, and use the serving sizes below.
Portion guidance
How to use the serving references
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1/2 cup of sliced cucumber (about 52 g) provides roughly 8 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Questions and answers
Cucumber nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in a cucumber?
Cucumber provides about 15 calories per 100 g. A typical 1/2 cup of sliced cucumber (about 52 g) provides roughly 8 calories.
Are cucumbers mostly water?
Yes. Cucumbers have a very high water content, which is why they are so low in calories for their weight. Per 100 g they provide about 15 kcal.
Should I peel cucumbers?
Cucumber skin is edible and adds a little fiber, so it can be left on. Weigh cucumber with or without skin as you actually eat it for accurate tracking.
