Cucumber
Low GI
GL 0.1 per piece (9 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Extremely low glycemic load
- Low protein content
Cucumber has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (9 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.1.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #2346406 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 0.5 per 100 g Young zucchini can be eaten raw in ribbons or sticks, with the same mild taste and crunch.
Zucchini - GL 0.3 per 100 g A crunchy raw vegetable for salads and snack plates, with a peppery bite.
Radish - GL 1 per 100 g Crisp, watery sticks for dips and salads with a similarly low calorie count.
Celery - GL 1.2 per 100 g Crunchy and mildly sweet when raw, it slices into salads and snack sticks just like cucumber.
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Forms of Cucumber
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice | 7 g | 0.1 |
| 1 stick | 9 g | 0.1 |
| 1 cup, sliced | 104 g | 1 |
| 1 small cucumber | 158 g | 1.6 |
| 1 cucumber (8 in) | 301 g | 3 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 15 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.7 g |
| Natural | 1.7 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.2 g |
| Insoluble | 0.3 g |
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0.02 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.08 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Extremely low glycemic load
- Excellent hydration profile
- Low protein content
- Minimal micronutrient density
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Cucumber
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Adana Kebab with Çoban Salatası 25 min · 12 ingredients · advanced -
Aguachile Verde 20 min · 8 ingredients · medium -
Baba Ganoush with Crudités and Wholegrain Pita 35 min · 11 ingredients · medium -
Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps 20 min · 12 ingredients · advanced -
Buta Shabu Salad with Sesame-Ponzu Dressing 15 min · 10 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Cauliflower Tabbouleh with Fresh Herbs 15 min · 10 ingredients · easy -
Chana Masala with Cucumber Raita 30 min · 16 ingredients · advanced -
Low-Glycemic Cucumber Bites with Cream Cheese 5 min · 2 ingredients · easy -
Fattoush with Wholegrain Pita Chips 17 min · 13 ingredients · advanced -
Gazpacho Andaluz (Classic Spanish Cold Tomato Soup) 15 min · 9 ingredients · easy -
Mediterranean Kale Power Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing 15 min · 11 ingredients · easy -
Green Ginger Fab 4 Smoothie 3 min · 7 ingredients · easy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cucumber?
Cucumber has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (9 g) has a glycemic load of 0.1; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Cucumber good for people with insulin resistance?
Cucumber has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Cucumber has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Cucumber in this database, Fermented cucumber has the lowest glycemic load (0.3 per 100 g).
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