Vegetables

Cucumber: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 15 kcal, 0.7 g protein, 3.1 g carbohydrates and 0.1 g fat. A typical serving (1 piece, 301 g) provides about 45 kcal.

Amount
Energy

45 kcal

196 kJ · 2% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein2.0 g · 15%
Carbohydrates9.4 g · 73%
Fat0.3 g · 6%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 piece · 301 g
Energy65 kJ / 15 kcal196 kJ / 45 kcal
Fat0.1 g0.3 g
of which saturates< 0.1 g0.1 g
Carbohydrate3.1 g9.4 g
of which sugars1.7 g5.0 g
Fibre0.5 g1.5 g
Protein0.7 g2.0 g
Salt0.01 g0.02 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a cucumber?

15 kcal (65 kJ) per 100 g. 1 piece (301 g) provides about 45 kcal.

How many carbs are in a cucumber?

3.1 g carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 1.7 g sugars, plus 0.5 g fibre. 1 piece (301 g) has about 9.4 g carbohydrates.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Cucumber, with peel, raw”, FDC ID 168409. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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