Cucumber, raw, flesh and skin

Cucumber is a vegetable, described here as raw flesh with the skin included. It consists mainly of water and provides small amounts of carbohydrate, protein and fibre, along with vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, it contains 97g of water, 60 kJ of energy, 1.2g of carbohydrate and 21µg of vitamin K.

Water from foods contributes to overall fluid intake. Vitamin K is needed for normal blood clotting, while fibre helps support normal bowel function. Raw cucumber is low in salt and provides little energy, although dressings or other additions can change the nutritional content of a dish. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.