Cucumber
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100g)
Common Serving Sizes
How long to burn 15 kcal
Approximate exercise time to burn the 15 kcal in each 100g:
About Cucumber
A low-calorie vegetable, common in light meals.
Health Benefits of Cucumber
Very high water, very low calories
Cucumber is over 95% water - only 16 kcal per 100g, among the lowest-calorie common vegetables. The water aids daily hydration and satiety, ideal to eat plenty of when dieting. Its crisp, refreshing bite makes it perfect for salads and raw eating.
Several vitamins
Cucumber has vitamin C, vitamin K and a little B-vitamins; the skin also carries fibre and antioxidants. Eat with skin for more nutrition, but wash thoroughly.
Best raw or in cold dishes
Raw cucumber is crisp with the fullest nutrient retention. For cold dishes, mix it fresh rather than pickling it long in salt, which drains nutrients and crispness. A quick stir-fry is fine, but avoid long high-heat cooking that destroys vitamin C and the snap.