Calories in Cucumber, cooked
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Cucumber, cooked contains 45 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (10 g) provides about 5 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from carbohydrates and 6% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for other vegetables and combinations on FoodFactly (46 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 25% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, 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 | 45 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3.2 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.83 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 145 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 1.9 g | |
| Protein C | 0.72 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A C | 19 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 2.7 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.48 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 29.8 µg | 25% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.028 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.036 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.06 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 7.1 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium C | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 27 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 194 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.23 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.072 mg | 8% |
| Selenium 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 6%
- Carbohydrates 30%
- Fat 64%
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
- Protein0.72 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2 g)
- Fiber0.6 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.9 gbelow the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 2.4 g)
- Fat3.2 gin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.83 gin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium145 mgabove the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 138 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water91.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.9 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 |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.021 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.015 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.02 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.024 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.081 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.46 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 55 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 25 µg |
| Retinol C | 13 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 12 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 28 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 91.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 7 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added 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, with peel, raw Raw | 15 | 0.65 g | 3.6 g | 0.11 g |
| Cucumber, peeled, raw Raw | 10 | 0.59 g | 2.2 g | 0.16 g |
| Cucumber, raw Raw | 16 | 0.62 g | 3 g | 0.18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers or blossoms of sesbania, squash, or lily, cooked Cooked | 37 | 1.1 g | 3.2 g | 2.6 g |
| Peppers, green, cooked Cooked | 47 | 0.74 g | 4.8 g | 2.8 g |
| Winter melon, cooked Cooked | 36 | 0.4 g | 3 g | 2.7 g |
| Summer squash, yellow or green, frozen, cooked with oil Cooked | 46 | 1.2 g | 4.4 g | 3.1 g |
| Summer squash, yellow or green, frozen, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 43 | 1.2 g | 4.4 g | 2.7 g |
| Cabbage, Chinese, cooked, fat added Cooked | 37 | 1.5 g | 2.2 g | 2.9 g |
| Summer squash, yellow or green, NS as to form, cooked Cooked | 47 | 1.3 g | 4 g | 3.3 g |
| Summer squash, yellow or green, fresh, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 47 | 1.3 g | 4 g | 3.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked cucumber?
100 g of cooked cucumber has 45 kcal. 1 slice (10 g): about 5 kcal. 1 cup (185 g): about 83 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked cucumber?
Cooked cucumber contains 0.72 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.072 g in 1 slice (10 g). About 6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other vegetables and combinations, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked cucumber?
Cooked cucumber has 3.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.6 g of fiber and 1.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked cucumber?
Cooked cucumber contains 3.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.83 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked cucumber contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (25% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked cucumber?
100 g contains 145 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cucumber have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, cucumber, cooked has 45 kcal, while cucumber, with peel, raw has 15 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 October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709928. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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