At a glance
- 0.3 g protein and 7 calories per 1/2 cup sliced (52 g).
- 4.3 g protein per 100 calories: #301 of 536 foods in our USDA list, #46 of 89 in vegetables.
- 0.3 g fiber and 1 mg sodium per serving.
What is cucumber like to eat?
Cucumbers are crisp, cool vegetables that are mostly water. They are eaten raw in salads, as a snack with dips and in cool sauces like tzatziki.
How can you eat more cucumber?
Try this
Slice and dip in hummusMake tzatziki with yogurt and garlicAdd to a Greek saladTop with smoked salmonIs cucumber good on a GLP-1?
Cool cucumber is light and refreshing, which can be easy on days when heavier food is hard. Protein density matters more when your appetite is small: see protein on a GLP-1.
How does cucumber compare?
| Food | Serving | Protein | Calories | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cucumber | 1/2 cup sliced | 0.3 g | 7 | 4.3 g |
| Hummus | 2 tbsp | 2.2 g | 69 | 3.2 g |
| Greek yogurt | 3/4 cup | 17.5 g | 104 | 16.9 g |
| Smoked salmon | 1 oz | 5.1 g | 33 | 15.6 g |
Close to cucumber per calorie: cheddar cheese (5.7 g), chickpeas (5.3 g), peanuts (4.2 g), peanut butter (4.1 g).
Compare more foods with the protein finder, or see protein in every food we cover.
What should you look for when you buy it?
Choose firm cucumbers; thin-skinned varieties do not need peeling.
What's the full nutrition for cucumber?
| Nutrient | Per 1/2 cup sliced (52 g) | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 7 | 14 | |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 0.6 g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.6 g | 3 g | |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.9 g | 1.7 g | |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 2 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0 mcg | 0% |
USDA FoodData Central, Foundation: "Cucumber, with peel, raw". % Daily Value uses the FDA's values for adults (protein 50 g, fiber 28 g, sodium 2,300 mg). "Not listed" means USDA didn't measure it for this food, not that it's zero. Brands differ, so check your label.
