Cucumber (raw, peeled) nutrition facts
Per 1 large cucumber · 280 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.7g20% of calories
- Carbs6g70% of calories
- Fat0.4g10% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Cucumber (raw, peeled) (1 large cucumber, 280 g) has 34 calories, with 1.7 g of protein, 6 g of carbohydrates and 0.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (70% of calories). It is high in copper (22% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Copper22%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C10%
- Vitamin K17%
- Vitamin B611%
- Folate (B9)10%
- Pantothenic acid13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 large cucumber (280 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 11 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 9 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 20 μg | 17% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Niacin | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) | 39 μg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 13% |
| Choline | 16 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 39 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 381 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 59 mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 0.3 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 39 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 22 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 87 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 4 μg | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Proline | 0 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Starch | 0.2 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
45 calCucumber (raw, with peel)1 cucumber+11 cal
10 calNatureSweet Mini Cucumbers1 mini cucumber−24 cal
30 calTrader Joe's organic persian cucumbers1 medium−4 cal
10 calSunset One Sweet Cucumber85 g−24 cal
10 calWindset Farms Fresco Cocktail Cucumbers2 cocktail cucumbers−24 cal
30 calSunset English cucumbers1 medium−4 cal
Burning 34 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 6minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 4minCycling (moderate)
- 3minRunning (6 mph)
- 5minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cucumber (raw, peeled)?
One serving of Cucumber (raw, peeled) (1 large cucumber) has 34 calories, which works out to 12 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cucumber (raw, peeled) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 20% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Cucumber (raw, peeled) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 70% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Cucumber (raw, peeled)?
5.6 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Cucumber (raw, peeled)?
3.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
