Cucumber
BLS 4.0 food: Cucumber raw (Gurke roh), code G520100 · cross-reference USDA FDC #168409
Per portion (100 g)
16 kcalenergy
1.1 gprotein
0.9 gfibre
0.2 gfat
2 gcarbohydrate
Verified benefits — authorised EU health claims
Cucumber meets the legal condition for these claims (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EU) No 432/2012). The numbers show exactly why.
Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
✓ 27 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionProtein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
✓ 27 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionProtein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 27 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionVitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting.
✓ 32 µg per 100 g = 43 % of the EU NRV (75 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODSVitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 32 µg per 100 g = 43 % of the EU NRV (75 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODSAlso low in sodium and saturated fat — which relates to the authorised claims: “Reducing consumption of sodium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.” “Reducing consumption of saturated fat contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.”
Goals this food supports
⚖️ Lose weight💪 Build & keep muscle🦴 Strong bones & teeth🩸 Healthy blood & iron🌱 Long life & healthy ageing
Full nutrient profile
Values per 100 g edible portion as published by the Max Rubner-Institut (BLS 4.0, 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0). "Origin" is the MRI's own data-provenance label; open "reference" for the underlying study or database. %NRV = share of the EU Nutrient Reference Value (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011, Annex XIII).
Energy & macronutrients
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 100 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 16 kcal | 16 kcal | BLS ENERCC · Calculated by formula | |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 1.1 g | BLS PROT625 · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceConverted value from: Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980 Converted value from: Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 | |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | BLS FAT · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Carbohydrate (available) | 2 g | 2 g | BLS CHO · Calculated by formula | |
| Sugars (total) | 2 g | 2 g | BLS SUGAR · Calculated by formula | |
| Dietary fibre | 0.9 g | 0.9 g | BLS FIBT · Laboratory analysis | |
| fibreSoluble | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | BLS FIBSOL · Laboratory analysis | |
| Water | 97 g | 97 g | BLS WATER · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceShohag, M. J. I., et al.; Folate Content and Composition of Vegetables Commonly Consumed in China.; Journal of Food Science; 2012; 77; 11 Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: I. Sodium, Phosphorus, and Potassium.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995 Vahteristo L., Lehikoinen K., Ollilainen V. and Varo P.; Application of an HPLC assay for the determination of folate derivatives in some vegetables, fruits and berries consumed in Finland; Food Chemistry; 1997; 59; 4 Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 Ekholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6 | |
| Salt | 0.01 g | 0.01 g | BLS NACL · Calculated by formula |
Fats & fatty acids
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 100 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0.07 g | BLS FASAT · Calculated by formula | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01 g | 0.01 g | BLS FAMS · Calculated by formula | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09 g | 0.09 g | BLS FAPU · Calculated by formula | |
| Omega-3 fatty acids (total) | 0.04 g | 0.04 g | BLS FAPUN3 · Calculated by formula | |
| Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3) | 0.04 g | 0.04 g | BLS F18:3CN3 · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| EPA | 0 mg | 0 mg | BLS F20:5CN3 · Logische Null | |
| DHA | 0 mg | 0 mg | BLS F22:6CN3 · Logische Null | |
| EPA + DHA (long-chain omega-3) | 0 mg | 0 mg | BLS | |
| omega6 | 0.05 g | 0.05 g | BLS FAPUN6 · Calculated by formula | |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6) | 0.05 g | 0.05 g | BLS F18:2CN6 · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Oleic acid | 0.01 g | 0.01 g | BLS F18:1CN9 · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | BLS CHORL · Logische Null |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 100 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 12 µg | 12 µg | 2 % | BLS VITAA · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 % | BLS VITD · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin E | 0.03 mg | 0.03 mg | 0 % | BLS VITE · Scientific literaturereferenceConverted value from: Chun, J., et al.; Tocopherol and tocotrienol contents of raw and processed fruits and vegetables in the United States diet; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2006; 19; 2-3 |
| Vitamin K | 32 µg | 32 µg | 43 % | BLS VITK · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg | 8 mg | 10 % | BLS VITC · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.04 mg | 4 % | BLS THIA · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceConverted value from: Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 Converted value from: El-Aarab AE, Ali M, Hussein L; Vitamin B1 profile of the egyptian core foods and adequacy of intake; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2004; 17 |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg | 1 % | BLS RIBF · Scientific literaturereferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 0.27 mg | 0.27 mg | 2 % | BLS NIAEQ · Calculated by formula |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.32 mg | 0.32 mg | 5 % | BLS PANTAC · Scientific literaturereferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg | 1 % | BLS VITB6 · Scientific literaturereferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 |
| Biotin | 0.8 µg | 0.8 µg | 2 % | BLS BIOT · Scientific literaturereferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 |
| Folate | 13 µg | 13 µg | 7 % | BLS FOL · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 % | BLS VITB12 · Logische Null |
| Choline | 6 mg | 6 mg | USDA FDC 168409 |
Minerals & trace elements
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 100 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 3 mg | 3 mg | BLS NA · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: I. Sodium, Phosphorus, and Potassium.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995 | |
| Potassium | 181 mg | 181 mg | 9 % | BLS K · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceKoivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980 Ekholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6 Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: I. Sodium, Phosphorus, and Potassium.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995 |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 19 mg | 2 % | BLS CA · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceEkholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6 Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: II. Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995 Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980 |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 12 mg | 3 % | BLS MG · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceEkholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6 Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980 Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: II. Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995 |
| Phosphorus | 15.5 mg | 15.5 mg | 2 % | BLS P · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
| Iron | 0.23 mg | 0.23 mg | 2 % | BLS FE · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceEkholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6 Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: II. Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995 Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980 Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 |
| Zinc | 0.12 mg | 0.12 mg | 1 % | BLS ZN · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceConverted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2003; 2003 Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2017; 2017 Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2008; 2008 Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2011; 2011 Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: II. Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995 Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 Ekholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6 Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980 Radwan, M. A., Salama, A. K.; Market basket survey for some heavy metals in Egyptian fruits and vegetables; Food and Chemical Toxicology; 2006; 8; 44 |
| Iodine | 2 µg | 2 µg | 1 % | BLS ID · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: III. Copper, Manganese, Selenium, and Iodine; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995 |
| Selenium | 0.3 µg | 0.3 µg | 1 % | USDA FDC 168409 |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 0.03 mg | 3 % | BLS CU · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceConverted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2008; 2008 Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980 Ekholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6 Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2014; 2014 Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2003; 2003 Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2011; 2011 Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2017; 2017 Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: III. Copper, Manganese, Selenium, and Iodine; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995 Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 0.1 mg | 5 % | BLS MN · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceEkholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6 Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2014; 2014 Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2017; 2017 Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: III. Copper, Manganese, Selenium, and Iodine; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995 Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980 Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013 |
| fluoride | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg | BLS FD · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
Essential amino acids
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 100 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 0.01 g | 0.01 g | BLS HIS · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Isoleucine | 0.02 g | 0.02 g | BLS ILE · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Leucine | 0.03 g | 0.03 g | BLS LEU · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Lysine | 0.03 g | 0.03 g | BLS LYS · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Methionine | 0.01 g | 0.01 g | BLS MET · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.01 g | 0.01 g | BLS PHE · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Threonine | 0.02 g | 0.02 g | BLS THR · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Tryptophan | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | BLS TRP · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Valine | 0.02 g | 0.02 g | BLS VAL · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
Sources
- Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS) 4.0 — German Nutrient Database — Max Rubner-Institut
- FoodData Central — USDA Agricultural Research Service
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 — list of permitted health claims (consolidated) — European Union (EUR-Lex)
- Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims (incl. Annex: conditions for "source of" claims) — European Union (EUR-Lex)
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on food information (Annex XIII: Nutrient Reference Values; Art. 7(3)) — European Union (EUR-Lex)
- EU Register of nutrition and health claims made on foods — European Commission
- Vitamin K — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Max Rubner-Institut (2025): Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. Karlsruhe. DOI: 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0. Licence CC BY 4.0. Selenium and choline: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: SR Legacy, 2018. fdc.nal.usda.gov.