Vegetables / Marrow Vegetables
Cucumber Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 88% | |
| Calories | 16kcal / 2530kcal (0.63%) low |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 3.2 g/ 348g (0.92%) | ||||||
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Protein | 0.5 g/ 71g (0.7%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 2 mg/ 70mg (2%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0.63%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 12 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Iron | 0.1 mg/ 12mg (0.83%) |
Phosphorus | 17 mg/ 700mg (2%) |
Potassium | 108 mg/ 2000mg (5%) |
Sodium | 13 mg/ 1500mg (0.87%) very low |
Zinc | 0 mg/ 7mg (0%) |
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Cucumber (fresh). It’s a watery, low-calorie vegetable that’s usually eaten raw in salads or as a crunchy side.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Cucumber is light on calories (about 16 kcal per 100 g) and helps add fiber (0.7 g) for better digestion and fullness. It also provides sugar naturally (2.1 g) and very little fat (0.1 g), including low saturated fat. Sodium is low (13 mg), which is helpful if you’re watching salt intake. The fiber and water content make it a great “volume” food for your meals and snacks without weighing you down.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - For meals: add cucumber to your ulam or side (e.g., with tomatoes, onions, and a squeeze of calamansi).
- For snacks: pair cucumber sticks with plain yogurt or a small serving of nuts/boiled egg for better balance.
- Watch the dressing: keep sauces and salty toppings light (too much soy sauce, bagoong, or salty dip can raise sodium).
- Try different textures: eat it raw, or add it to soups and ginataan-free viands for crunch.
Common Filipino dishes
Ensaladang pipino, kinilaw with cucumber, cucumber salad with tomatoes and onions, sinigang with cucumber slices, fresh cucumber with bagoong (use a light amount)
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