Know what’s on your plate
Cucumber
Calories & nutrition facts
peeled, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 10 kcal —
- Protein 0.6 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 1.5 g 1%
- Fat 0.2 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 0%
- Fibre 0.7 g 3%
- Sugars 1.4 g —
- Sodium 2 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 4 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 3.2 mg 4%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.03 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 7.2 µg 6%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.03 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.04 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.24 mg 5%
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 14 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 5.7 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 14 mg 1%
- Iron 0.22 mg 1%
- Magnesium 12 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 21 mg 2%
- Potassium 136 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.17 mg 2%
- Copper 0.07 mg 8%
- Manganese 0.07 mg 3%
- Selenium 0.1 µg 0%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 10 | 0.6 g | 1.5 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × cup, pared, chopped | 133 g | 13 | 0.8 g | 1.9 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × cup, sliced | 119 g | 12 | 0.7 g | 1.7 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × large (8-1/4" long) | 280 g | 28 | 1.7 g | 4.1 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 × medium | 201 g | 20 | 1.2 g | 2.9 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × slice | 7 g | 1 | 0 g | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| 1 × small (6-3/8" long) | 158 g | 16 | 0.9 g | 2.3 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × stick (4" long) | 9 g | 1 | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| 2 × cup, pared, chopped | 266 g | 27 | 1.6 g | 3.9 g | 0.4 g |
| ½ × cup, pared, chopped | 66.5 g | 7 | 0.4 g | 1 g | 0.1 g |
| 3 × cup, pared, chopped | 399 g | 40 | 2.4 g | 5.8 g | 0.6 g |
| 4 × cup, pared, chopped | 532 g | 53 | 3.1 g | 7.8 g | 0.9 g |
Similar foods
- Lebanese cucumberunpeeled, raw12 kcal / 100 g
- Common cucumberpeeled, raw12 kcal / 100 g
- Telegraph cucumberraw, unpeeled12 kcal / 100 g
- Gherkin cucumberraw16 kcal / 100 g
- Cucumber saladwithout oil, unsalted10 kcal / 100 g
- Ripe gherkinunpeeled, raw18 kcal / 100 g
- Pepino12 kcal / 100 g
- Carrotpeeled, raw31 kcal / 100 g
- Pumpkinraw26 kcal / 100 g
- Cooked gherkinunpeeled, drained, with soy oil, unsalted41 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Cucumber
Do you need to peel cucumber before eating it?
No: the peel is edible and adds crunch, so just wash it well and trim the ends. Peel it if the skin is waxed, tough or bitter, or if you want a smoother texture for a purée.
How do you stop cucumber making a salad watery?
For a crisp salad, slice the cucumber and salt it lightly in a sieve for 10–15 minutes, then pat it dry before mixing. For a salad you are serving straight away, add the cucumber at the end and dress just before serving.
Can you cook cucumber, or is it only eaten raw?
Cucumber can be cooked: cut it into thick batons and stir-fry over high heat for 2–3 minutes, so it softens slightly but stays crisp. It also works braised in soups and stews; add it near the end so it does not turn mushy.
How should you store cucumber to keep it fresh?
Keep whole cucumber in the fridge, ideally in a drawer, and use it before it becomes soft or develops wet patches. Wrap a cut end tightly or put the cucumber in an airtight container and refrigerate it; use within a few days.
What goes well with cucumber, and which dishes use it?
Cucumber pairs well with yoghurt, mint, dill, lemon, vinegar and garlic. It is a familiar part of Greek tzatziki, Indian raita, cucumber sandwiches and salads such as fattoush.
Can you use cucumber instead of courgette?
Not usually in a cooked recipe: cucumber contains more water and tends to collapse, while courgette holds its shape better. Use cucumber raw in salads or sandwiches where you might otherwise use thin ribbons of courgette.
Is cucumber a fruit or a vegetable?
Botanically, cucumber is a fruit because it develops from a flower and contains seeds. In cooking, it is treated as a vegetable, usually eaten in savoury dishes.
Is cucumber low in calories?
A medium cucumber portion of about 200 g provides 20 kcal. It is also mostly water, which is why cucumber is crisp and refreshing.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169225 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
