Cucumber

Raw, with peel · Cucurbits

35/100D tier

Calories15

Protein0.7g

Fiber0.5g

Sodium2mg

Sugar—g

Graded D — 35 out of 100, #40 of 45 vegetables. Clean label carries the score (98/100); micronutrients drags it down (2/100).

The short version: Hydration with a crunch — the spa water of vegetables.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

Calories15

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.1g0%

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 2mg0%

Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%

Protein 0.7g1%

Vitamin K 16mcg13%

* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 35

Clean label ×1598

Low energy density ×1097

Protein ×1031

Fiber ×2528

Micronutrients ×402

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#40 of 45 in Vegetables. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

Questions people ask

Is Cucumber healthy?

It grades D — 35 out of 100, #40 of 45 vegetables in our system. Hydration with a crunch — the spa water of vegetables.

How many calories are in Cucumber?

15 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Cucumber calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.