Cucumber Calories & Nutrition (खीरा)

Cucumber has 37 calories per 1 medium (19 kcal per 100 g)

Vegetables Health Rating: 9/10 Best time: Lunch
37 kcal

Cucumber Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Cucumber broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 g 100 g 19 kcal 0.8 g 3.2 g 0.2 g
1 medium cucumber standard 200 g 37 kcal 1.5 g 6.3 g 0.3 g
2 cucumbers 400 g 74 kcal 3 g 12.6 g 0.6 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
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Nutrition Facts — Cucumber (per 1 medium)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 37 kcal 19 kcal 2%
Protein 1.5 g 0.8 g 3%
Carbohydrates 6.3 g 3.2 g 2%
Fat 0.3 g 0.2 g 0%
Fiber 4.3 g 2.2 g 17%
Sugar 0.5 g 0.3 g 1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 1.5 g · 18%
Carbs 6.3 g · 74%
Fat 0.3 g · 8%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 37 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 8 min
Cycling 5 min
Running 4 min
Yoga 11 min

Is Cucumber good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Cucumber carries roughly 19 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Is Cucumber good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Cucumber provides about 0.8 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 4.3 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is a reasonable way to hit a protein target. Pair it with a dedicated protein source — dal, curd, paneer, eggs, soya or chicken — rather than relying on it for muscle growth.

Health tips for eating Cucumber

Steam, stir-fry or add it to dal and sabzi with just 1–2 tsp of oil. Aim to fill half your plate with vegetables like this.

About Cucumber

A cool, water-rich vegetable eaten raw in salads, raita and sandwiches.

Frequently asked questions about Cucumber

1 medium cucumber (200 g) contains approximately 37 calories, along with 1.5 g protein, 6.3 g carbohydrates and 0.3 g fat.

1 kheera (200 g) mein lagbhag 37 calorie aur 1.5 g protein hota hai. Isme 6.3 g carbs aur 0.3 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 खीरा (200 ग्राम) में लगभग 37 कैलोरी और 1.5 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 6.3 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 0.3 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Cucumber contains about 19 calories, 0.8 g protein, 3.2 g carbs and 0.2 g fat.

2 cucumbers works out to roughly 74 calories and 3 g of protein in total.

Yes — a good choice. Cucumber carries roughly 19 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Cucumber contains about 0.8 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered low for Indian foods. Pair it with dal, curd, paneer or eggs to lift the protein content of the meal.

Cucumber provides roughly 3.2 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a moderate carbohydrate load for a typical serving. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

Cucumber is best eaten at lunch.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 37 calories in 1 medium cucumber takes brisk walking for about 8 minutes, or cycling for about 5 minutes, or running for about 4 minutes, or yoga for about 11 minutes.

Compare Cucumber with other foods

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 30 October 2026

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