Calories in Cucumber, crudo
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Cucumber, crudo contains 16 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 pieza / piojo (10 g) provides about 2 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 16% from protein and 10% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in otras verduras y combinaciones on FoodFactly, where the median is 46 kcal per 100 g across 135 foods.
100 g provides 20% of the Daily Value for Vitamina K.
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 the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 16 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0,18 g | 0,2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0,037 g | 0,2% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 2 mg | 0,1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0,5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 1,7 g | |
| Protein C | 0,62 g | 1% |
| Vitamina A C | 5 µg | 0,6% |
| Vitamina C C | 2,8 mg | 3% |
| Vitamina D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina E C | 0,03 mg | 0,2% |
| Vitamina K C | 24 µg | 20% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,027 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,033 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0,098 mg | 0,6% |
| Vitamina B6 C | 0,04 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamina B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 6 mg | 1% |
| Calcio C | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesio C | 10 mg | 2% |
| Fósforo C | 23 mg | 2% |
| Potasio C | 170 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0,2 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0,063 mg | 7% |
| Selenio C | 0,3 µg | 0,5% |
% 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 74%
- Fat 10%
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
- Protein0,62 gin the lowest quarter of otras verduras y combinaciones (median 2 g)
- Fiber0,5 gin the lowest quarter of otras verduras y combinaciones (median 2,2 g)
- Sugars1,7 gin the lowest quarter of otras verduras y combinaciones (median 2,4 g)
- Fat0,18 gin the lowest quarter of otras verduras y combinaciones (median 2,7 g)
- Saturated fat0,037 gin the lowest quarter of otras verduras y combinaciones (median 0,69 g)
- Sodium2 mgin the lowest quarter of otras verduras y combinaciones (median 138 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3,9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water95,9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 0,005 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 0,032 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0,028 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0,005 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0,028 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0,005 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0,005 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0,005 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Betacaroteno C | 45 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina C | 23 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa C | 11 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 26 µg |
Other components (8)
| Agua C | 95,9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Ácido fólico C | 0 µg |
| Folato, comida C | 7 µg |
| Vitamina E, añadido C | 0 mg |
| Vitamina B-12, añadido C | 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, con cáscara, crudo Raw | 15 | 0,65 g | 3,6 g | 0,11 g |
| Cucumber, pelado, crudo Raw | 10 | 0,59 g | 2,2 g | 0,16 g |
| Cucumber, cocinado Cooked | 45 | 0,72 g | 3,4 g | 3,2 g |
| Cucumber, para usar en un sándwich | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lechuga de Iceberg, crudo Raw | 14 | 0,9 g | 3 g | 0,14 g |
| Zucchini, crudo Raw | 17 | 1,2 g | 3,1 g | 0,32 g |
| Tomato, rojo, maduración, crudo Raw | 18 | 0,88 g | 3,9 g | 0,2 g |
| Celery, crudo Raw | 14 | 0,69 g | 3 g | 0,17 g |
| Pimienta de campana verde, crudo Raw | 20 | 0,86 g | 4,6 g | 0,17 g |
| Setas blancas, crudo Raw | 22 | 3,1 g | 3,3 g | 0,34 g |
| Lechuga romaní, crudo Raw | 17 | 1,2 g | 3,3 g | 0,3 g |
| Squash, verano, todas las variedades, crudo Raw | 16 | 1,2 g | 3,4 g | 0,18 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 16 kcal. 1 pieza / piojo (10 g): about 2 kcal. 1 palo (10 g): about 2 kcal. 1 miniatura (65 g): about 10 kcal.
How much protein is in raw cucumber?
Raw cucumber contains 0,62 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0,062 g in 1 pieza / piojo (10 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other otras verduras y combinaciones, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw cucumber?
Raw cucumber has 3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0,5 g of fiber and 1,7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw cucumber?
Raw cucumber contains 0,18 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,037 g is saturated (0,2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw cucumber contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamina K (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
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, crudo has 16 kcal, while cucumber, cocinado 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated 31 de octubre de 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709784. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 31 de octubre de 2024. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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