Calories in Cucumber, peeled, raw
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Cucumber, peeled, raw contains 10 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium (201 g) provides about 20 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 19% from protein and 12% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 10 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.16 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.078 g | 0.4% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.2 g | 0.8% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Total sugars ? | 1.4 g | |
| Protein M | 0.59 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A C | 4 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin C M | 3.2 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.03 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin K C | 7.2 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.031 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.025 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.037 mg | 0.2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.24 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.051 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 14 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 5.7 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 21 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 136 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.17 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.071 mg | 8% |
| Manganese C | 0.073 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 0.1 µg | 0.2% |
| Fluoride M | 1.3 µg |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 19%
- Carbohydrates 69%
- Fat 12%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.59 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber0.7 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.4 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.16 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.078 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium2 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water96.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.019 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0.08 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0.63 g |
| Fructose M | 0.75 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose Z | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.007 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.012 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.012 g |
| Leucine M | 0.025 g |
| Lysine M | 0.025 g |
| Methionine M | 0.012 g |
| Cystine M | 0.007 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.031 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.002 g |
| Valine M | 0.012 g |
| Arginine M | 0.031 g |
| Histidine M | 0.002 g |
| Alanine M | 0.031 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.037 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.2 g |
| Glycine M | 0.025 g |
| Proline M | 0.012 g |
| Serine M | 0.025 g |
Individual fatty acids (29)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.058 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 31 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 16 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 8 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 18 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta C | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma C | 0.02 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha C | 0.04 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta C | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water C | 96.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.36 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 44 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 72 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 14 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cucumber
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cucumber, with peel, raw Raw | 15 | 0.65 g | 3.6 g | 0.11 g |
| Cucumber, raw Raw | 16 | 0.62 g | 3 g | 0.18 g |
| Cucumber, cooked Cooked | 45 | 0.72 g | 3.4 g | 3.2 g |
| Cucumber, for use on a sandwich | 16 | 0.62 g | 3 g | 0.18 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceberg lettuce, raw Raw | 14 | 0.9 g | 3 g | 0.14 g |
| Zucchini, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.1 g | 0.32 g |
| Celery, raw Raw | 14 | 0.69 g | 3 g | 0.17 g |
| Tomato, red, ripe, raw Raw | 18 | 0.88 g | 3.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Green bell pepper, raw Raw | 20 | 0.86 g | 4.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Romaine lettuce, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| White mushrooms, raw Raw | 22 | 3.1 g | 3.3 g | 0.34 g |
| Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw Raw | 13 | 1.5 g | 2.2 g | 0.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw cucumber?
100 g of raw cucumber has 10 kcal. 1 medium (201 g): about 20 kcal. 1 slice (7 g): about 1 kcal. 1 stick, 4" long (9 g): about 1 kcal.
How much protein is in raw cucumber?
Raw cucumber contains 0.59 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.2 g in 1 medium (201 g). About 19% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw cucumber?
Raw cucumber has 2.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.7 g of fiber and 1.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw cucumber?
Raw cucumber contains 0.16 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.078 g is saturated (0.4% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in raw cucumber?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cucumber have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, cucumber, peeled, raw has 10 kcal, while cucumber, cooked has 45 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169225. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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