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Cucumber
Also called kheera, kakdi, vellarikka, dosakaya, salad cucumber
Raw cucumber, sliced and eaten as it is. It is mostly water, with very few calories.
The short answer
Cucumber has about 29 kcal in a regular serving (1 bowl, sliced, about 150 g), with 1.1 g of protein and 3.2 g of fibre. It rates 4.0/5 (good fit) for weight management: it is low in calories for its weight and it is rich in fibre for its calories, but it is low in protein for its calories.
Reviewed by Deepu Oommen on 23 Oct 2026 · How we review
- Calories per serving
- 29 kcal
- 1 bowl, sliced (about 150 g)
- For weight management
- 4.0 / 5Rated 4 out of 5. Good fit for weight management
- Protein and fibre
- 1.1 g · 3.2 g
- per serving
- Brisk walking
- About 5 min
- uses similar energy (70 kg adult)
Cucumber nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving (1 bowl, sliced, about 150 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 29 kcal | 20 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 0.71 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.2 g | 3.48 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.16 g |
| Fibre | 3.2 g | 2.14 g |
IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN), D043 Cucumber, green, elongate(Cucumis. Source: IFCT 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), 2017. Home and restaurant versions vary with the oil, rice and portion used.
Is cucumber good for weight management?
It rates 4.0/5, a good fit, because it is low in calories for its weight and it is rich in fibre for its calories, but it is low in protein for its calories.
- Calories per gram (35% of the rating)0.20 kcal · 100/100
- Protein per 100 kcal (25% of the rating)3.6 g · 36/100
- Fibre per 100 kcal (20% of the rating)10.9 g · 100/100
- Portion (20% of the rating)29 of 200 kcal (side dish) · 100/100
Each part is scored against fixed limits, then weighted. A higher rating does not mean a food causes weight loss. How the rating works
Lighter ways to have cucumber
- Eat it as the first item on the plate to fill up before the main meal
- Add lemon and pepper instead of oil or mayonnaise
- Use it with curd as raita, without sugar or fried toppings
- Choose cucumber sticks over chips as a snack
Common questions about cucumber
How many calories are in cucumber?
About 29 kcal in 1 bowl, sliced, about 150 g, or 20 kcal per 100 g.
Is cucumber good for weight management?
It rates 4.0/5, a good fit: it is low in calories for its weight and it is rich in fibre for its calories, but it is low in protein for its calories. See the lighter ways to have it on this page.
How much protein is in cucumber?
About 1.1 g in 1 bowl, sliced, about 150 g, which is 3.6 g for every 100 kcal.
How much walking uses the energy in cucumber?
About 5 min of brisk walking for a 70 kg adult uses similar energy to one regular serving.
Is cucumber good for weight management?
Cucumber is about 93 % water. A bowl of 150 g gives around 29 kcal, so it adds volume to a meal for very few calories.
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