Cucumber · Cucumis sativus
Cucumber, with peel, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 48/100
How many beneficial nutrients Cucumber, with peel, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Cucumber, with peel, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
74% from carbs
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Carbs 74%3.0 g per serving
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Fat 10%0.2 g per serving
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Protein 16%0.6 g per serving
What Cucumber, with peel, raw is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | |
| Starch | 0.8 g | — |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.8 g | — |
| Fructose | 0.9 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 5.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 28.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 5.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 28.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 5.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 5.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 28.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.6 g | |
| Histidine | 10.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 21.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 29.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 29.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 6.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 19.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 19.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 5.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 22.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 24.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 44.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 41.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 4.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 196.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 24.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 15.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 20.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 11.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 5.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 2.8 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 24.0 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.1 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 7.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.3 mg | |
| Choline | 6.0 mg | |
| Betaine | 0.1 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 16.3 mg | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | |
| Magnesium | 13.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 24.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 169.6 mg | |
| Sodium | 2.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.3 mcg | |
| Fluoride | 1.3 mcg | — |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | 14.0 mg | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.4 g | — |
About Cucumber, with peel, raw
The cucumber is mostly water — around 95% of it — which is exactly what makes it so cool, crisp and refreshing. Eaten with the peel on, as this entry is, it's a low-effort addition to salads, sandwiches and infused water.
All that water means it's among the lowest-calorie foods you can eat, with modest amounts of nutrients to match: a little vitamin K, some potassium, and small amounts of antioxidants, much of it in the skin. It won't transform your diet nutritionally, but it adds bulk, crunch and hydration for almost no calories.
Light, mild and endlessly snackable, the cucumber is the vegetable you reach for when you want something fresh and cooling rather than filling.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cucumber, with peel, raw?
There are 16 calories in 100 g of Cucumber, with peel, raw, or about 48 calories in 1 cucumber (8-1/4") (301 g).
How much protein is in Cucumber, with peel, raw?
Cucumber, with peel, raw contains 0.6 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Cucumber, with peel, raw?
Cucumber, with peel, raw has 3.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Cucumber, with peel, raw?
Cucumber, with peel, raw provides 0.2 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Cucumber, with peel, raw a good source of?
Cucumber, with peel, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin K (20% DV) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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