Cucumber: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of cucumber has 15 kcal. ½ cup, sliced (52 g): 8 kcal.
Cucumber is in the family Vegetables. Per 100 g it provides 0.65 g protein, 3.6 g carbohydrates (0.5 g fiber) and 0.11 g fat: about 80% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What cucumber provides most
- Source of vitamin K: 16.4 µg per 100 g, 14 % of the Daily Value.
Cucumber per serving
The serving is ½ cup, sliced, 52 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | ½ cup, sliced |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 kcal | 8 kcal |
| Protein | 0.65 g | 0.34 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g | 1.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 0.26 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | 0.87 g |
| Fat | 0.11 g | 0.06 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 1 mg |
Cucumber nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 15 kcal | — |
| Protein | 0.65 g | 1 % |
| Total fat | 0.11 g | 0 % |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.03 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g | 1 % |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 2 % |
| Total sugars | 1.7 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 5 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamin C | 2.8 mg | 3 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.03 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin K | 16.4 µg | 14 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.03 mg | 2 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.03 mg | 3 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 0.1 mg | 1 % |
| B6 | 0.04 mg | 2 % |
| B9 · Folate | 7 µg | 2 % |
| B12 | 0 µg | 0 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1 % |
| Iron | 0.28 mg | 2 % |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 3 % |
| Phosphorus | 24 mg | 2 % |
| Potassium | 147 mg | 3 % |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0 % |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2 % |
| Selenium | 0.3 µg | 1 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.01 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other vegetables
Of 14 foods in this family on Micela, cucumber ranks 14th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🧄 Garlic | 149 | 6.4 g |
| 2 | 🌽 Corn | 86 | 3.3 g |
| 3 | 🍠 Sweet potato | 86 | 1.6 g |
| 4 | 🥔 Potato | 77 | 2 g |
| 5 | 🥕 Carrot | 41 | 0.93 g |
| 6 | 🧅 Onion | 40 | 1.1 g |
| 7 | 🥦 Broccoli | 34 | 2.8 g |
| 8 | 🎃 Squash | 26 | 1 g |
| 9 | 🍆 Eggplant | 25 | 0.98 g |
| 10 | 🍄 Mushroom | 22 | 3.1 g |
| 11 | 🫑 Bell pepper | 20 | 0.86 g |
| 12 | 🍅 Tomato | 18 | 0.88 g |
| 13 | 🥬 Lettuce | 17 | 1.2 g |
| 14 | 🥒 Cucumber | 15 | 0.65 g |
Where it comes from
Himalayan foothills, India.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does cucumber have?
100 g of cucumber has 15 kcal. ½ cup, sliced (52 g) has 8 kcal.
How much protein does cucumber have?
0.65 g per 100 g; 0.34 g in ½ cup, sliced.
How many carbs does cucumber have?
3.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0.5 g is fiber and 1.7 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does cucumber have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin K, 14 %.
Where does cucumber come from?
Himalayan foothills, India. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 11205 · Cucumber, with peel, raw · Cucumber, with peel, raw
One serving (½ cup, sliced) is about 0% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers