Calories in Cucumber — per 100 g and common serving
A practical portion guide for Cucumber, with calories, protein, carbohydrates and fat shown per 100 g and in familiar serving sizes.
Cucumber provides about 15 calories per 100 g, with roughly 0.7 g protein, 3.6 g carbohydrate and 0.1 g fat.
Cucumber nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 15 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
Calories by practical portion
| Serving | Approx. weight | Approx. calories |
|---|---|---|
| Reference amount | 100 g | 15 kcal |
| 1/2 cucumber | about 100 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 cup sliced | about 120 g | 18 kcal |
Weights refer to the edible portion. For mixed or packaged foods, use the product label or recipe total when available.
Why the calorie count may be different
The calorie value depends on the exact variety, brand, cooking method and water content. Packaged products should be tracked from their own nutrition label whenever possible.
Use the practical serving examples below to estimate a normal meal, then adjust for oil, sauces, toppings or a visibly larger portion.
How to track Cucumber more accurately
- Use the nutrition label for a packaged product.
- For homemade food, weigh the finished serving or divide the full recipe into equal portions.
- Count visible extras such as oil, butter, ghee, cheese, mayonnaise, nuts and sugary sauces.
- Use the same bowl, spoon or plate when you want consistent estimates without weighing every day.
Can Cucumber fit a weight-loss diet?
Yes. A food does not need to be “diet food” to fit a calorie deficit. What matters is the portion, the rest of the meal and the total pattern across the day. Higher-calorie foods often work better in a smaller measured portion beside vegetables and a clear protein source.
Is the number exact?
No food database can make every recipe identical. Use this as a sensible estimate and prefer the package label or your own recipe calculation when available.
Should I weigh it raw or cooked?
Match the state shown on the page. This page is an everyday ready-to-eat estimate unless the food name says otherwise. Cooking changes water weight, so raw and cooked values should not be mixed.
What if my serving is larger?
Scale proportionally. For example, a serving that weighs 150 g contains about 1.5 times the per-100 g calories.
Data note
EKCal food pages combine standard food-composition references with practical serving estimates. Values are rounded and may differ by variety, brand and preparation. See Sources & Methodology.