Cucumber (kheera) calories (raw, with peel)
1 whole cucumber (301 g) has about 45 kcal and 2 g protein. Per 100 g, raw cucumber with peel has 15 kcal and 0.7 g protein.
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Nutrition per 100 g and per serving
| Serving | Grams | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) | Fibre (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cucumber, with peel, raw (USDA FDC 168409)Per 100 g, as published | 100 g | 15 | 0.7 | 3.6 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| 1 whole cucumberUSDA portion: 1 cucumber (8-1/4") | 301 g | 45 | 2 | 10.9 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| half a cup of cucumber slicesUSDA portion: 0.5 cup slices | 52 g | 8 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
Per 100 g values: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, fdcId 168409: Cucumber, with peel, raw. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference, so it includes the fibre shown.
For gym-goers
Cucumber gives 4.7 g protein per 100 kcal.
By protein per 100 g, cucumber ranks #33 of 38 foods on these pages.
Foods on these pages with more protein per 100 kcal:
About Cucumber
Cucumber, or kheera, is sliced into salads, grated into raita and eaten whole with salt in summer.
- The row includes the peel; peeled cucumber has a little less fibre.
- Indian kheera is often smaller than USDA's whole cucumber, so weigh it if you can.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 whole cucumber?
1 whole cucumber (301 g) has about 45 kcal, 2 g protein, 0.3 g fat and 10.9 g carbohydrate.
How much protein is in 100 g of cucumber?
100 g of raw cucumber with peel has about 0.7 g protein and 15 kcal, with 0.1 g fat and 3.6 g carbohydrate.
Is cucumber high in protein compared with other foods here?
By protein per 100 g, cucumber ranks #33 of 38 foods on these pages, with 0.7 g per 100 g. That is 4.7 g protein per 100 kcal.
Is cucumber mostly water?
Yes. The water line in the table per hundred grams shows almost the whole weight is water, which is why its calories are so low.
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Sources
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central (Public domain (CC0 1.0)).
- fdcId 168409: Cucumber, with peel, raw (SR Legacy)
Nutrition values are general reference data, not medical or dietary advice. Check with a doctor or dietitian for your own needs.