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.
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.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Cucumber?
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.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
15 kcal
3.6 g
0.7 g
0.1 g
1/2 cup sliced
52 g
7.8 kcal
1.9 g
0.3 g
0.1 g
1 cup sliced
104 g
15.6 kcal
3.8 g
0.7 g
0.1 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
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.
