Foods/Vegetables/Cucumber

Vegetables · meal

Cucumber

1 cup, sliced · 119 g19 kcal

A vegetable that's a strong source of Vitamin K.

Macros

Per serving

19 kcal

Energy

0.7g

Protein

3.5g

Carbs

0.2g

Fat

not available

Fiber

Protein 0.7 gCarbs 3.5 gFat 0.2 g

16 kcal / 100 g. That’s the food’s true density — why the per-serving and per-100 g views differ.

Fiber: not available. Fiber isn't recorded for this food in USDA FoodData Central, so it's shown as not available — not zero.

What a serving covers

% of a day’s needs

Per 1 cup, sliced (119 g), as a share of a reference adult — male, 35, moderately active.

24%

10%

Good source of (≥ 20% RDA)

Vitamin K

Pairs well with

What fills cucumber’s gaps?

Cucumber is lighter on Vitamin D, Calcium — these round it out into a fuller glass.

a fuller
glass

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Build this into your day

Pairings are computed from the solver.

How much to use

The realistic dose

A serving or two fits comfortably.

Serving: 1 cup, sliced = 119 g

Generous to use, with room before it crowds out variety.

Common questions

Cucumber, in brief

How many calories are in cucumber?

1 cup, sliced (119 g) of cucumber has about 19 calories.

What is cucumber a good source of?

Cucumber is a good source of Vitamin K.

Is cucumber good in a smoothie?

S8D usually places cucumber as a meal-role food alongside the smoothie.

Keep exploring

More vegetables

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Nutrient guides

Vitamin K Molybdenum Copper Potassium Biotin (B7) Phosphorus

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