Cucumbers are very low in calories. Here are some typical calorie counts based on different serving sizes:
- About 8 calories in a half-cup (52g) of cucumber with peel
- Approximately 16 calories in 1 cup of sliced cucumber with peel (about 3.7 oz or 104g)
- Around 24 calories in 1 medium cucumber (about 18 cm long)
- Roughly 30 to 45 calories in a whole cucumber weighing about 300g (around 8 to 11 ounces)
Thus, cucumbers provide very few calories per serving, making them an excellent low-calorie food option. Most calories come from carbohydrates, with minimal fat and protein content
