Vegetables
Nutrition Facts Cucumber
Cucumber is a vegetable whose variety, edible portion, and raw or cooked state affect its composition. It provides potassium. Choose produce without rot or major bruising. Refrigerate perishable items at 40°F/4°C or below and rinse under running water just before preparation—without soap.
Calories16
Protein0.6g
Carbs3g
Fat0.2g
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Nutrition for 100 g
| Calories | 16 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0.63 g |
| Total Fat | 0.18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.95 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.67 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Nutrients
Full nutrient profile
Proximates
Water
95.87 g
Energy (Atwater General Factors)
15.91 kcal
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors)
13.93 kcal
Nitrogen
0.1 g
Protein
0.63 g
Total lipid (fat)
0.18 g
Ash
0.38 g
Energy
15 kcal
Energy
65 kj
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate, by difference
2.95 g
Sugars, Total
1.67 g
Sucrose
0.03 g
Glucose
0.76 g
Maltose
0.01 g
Galactose
0 g
Fiber, total dietary
0.5 g
Starch
0.83 g
Fructose
0.87 g
Lactose
0 g
Lipids
SFA 4:0
0 g
SFA 6:0
0 g
SFA 10:0
0 g
SFA 16:0
0.03 g
SFA 18:0
0.005 g
SFA 20:0
0 g
MUFA 18:1
0.005 g
PUFA 18:2
0.03 g
PUFA 18:3
0.005 g
PUFA 20:4
0 g
PUFA 18:4
0 g
MUFA 20:1
0 g
MUFA 22:1
0 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated
0.005 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated
0.03 g
SFA 15:0
0 g
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c
0 g
PUFA 20:3
0 g
SFA 17:0
0 g
SFA 24:0
0 g
MUFA 17:1
0 g
MUFA 15:1
0 g
Fatty acids, total saturated
0.04 g
SFA 8:0
0 g
SFA 12:0
0 g
SFA 14:0
0.005 g
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)
0 g
SFA 22:0
0 g
MUFA 14:1
0 g
MUFA 16:1
0 g
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)
0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)
0 g
Fatty acids, total trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Phytosterols
14 mg
Amino acids
Tryptophan
0.005 g
Threonine
0.02 g
Methionine
0.006 g
Phenylalanine
0.02 g
Tyrosine
0.01 g
Alanine
0.02 g
Glutamic acid
0.2 g
Glycine
0.02 g
Proline
0.02 g
Isoleucine
0.02 g
Leucine
0.03 g
Lysine
0.03 g
Cystine
0.004 g
Valine
0.02 g
Arginine
0.04 g
Histidine
0.01 g
Aspartic acid
0.04 g
Serine
0.02 g
Minerals
Calcium, Ca
16.34 mg
Iron, Fe
0 mg
Magnesium, Mg
10.11 mg
Phosphorus, P
23.23 mg
Potassium, K
169.6 mg
Sodium, Na
1.52 mg
Zinc, Zn
0.2 mg
Copper, Cu
0.06 mg
Manganese, Mn
0.08 mg
Molybdenum, Mo
3.72 ug
Fluoride, F
1.3 ug
Selenium, Se
0.3 ug
Vitamins and other components
Biotin
0.96 ug
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
24 ug
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone)
0 ug
Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4)
0 ug
Folic acid
0 ug
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units
0 iu
Folate, DFE
7 ug
Betaine
0.1 mg
Choline, total
6 mg
Vitamin A, IU
105 iu
Vitamin A, RAE
5 ug
Folate, food
7 ug
Retinol
0 ug
Vitamin B-12
0 ug
Vitamin B-12, added
0 ug
Vitamin E, added
0 mg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0.03 mg
Lutein + zeaxanthin
23 ug
Tocopherol, beta
0.01 mg
Tocopherol, gamma
0.03 mg
Tocotrienol, alpha
0.04 mg
Tocotrienol, beta
0 mg
Niacin
0.1 mg
Pantothenic acid
0.26 mg
Vitamin B-6
0.04 mg
Cryptoxanthin, beta
26 ug
Lycopene
0 ug
Tocopherol, delta
0 mg
Tocotrienol, gamma
0 mg
Tocotrienol, delta
0 mg
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
2.8 mg
Thiamin
0.03 mg
Riboflavin
0.03 mg
Folate, total
7 ug
Carotene, beta
45 ug
Carotene, alpha
11 ug
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
0 ug
Other nutrients
Alcohol, ethyl
0 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Theobromine
0 mg
Interesting fact
Washing reduces surface contamination but does not sterilize produce
Rinse under running water just before preparation, rub firm produce, and dry with a clean towel. Soap and household detergent are not recommended because produce is porous and residues can remain.
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These nutrition values are provided for educational purposes only and are not medical advice. Values may vary depending on brand, preparation method, and serving size.