Pickled cucumber
Low GI
GL 0.1 per piece (35 g) · GL 0.4 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic index
- Very high sodium content
Pickled cucumber has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Cucumber (15). One piece (35 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.1.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #324653 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Cucumber
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g
Cucumber - Peeled cucumberGI 15 · GL 0.3 per 100 g peeled
- GI 15 · GL 0.3 per 100 g low sodiumpickled
Unsalted fermented cucumbers - GI 15 · GL 0.4 per 100 g pickledsugar free
Cucumber pickled with minimal salt and no added sugar - Cucumber ginger soakedGI 15 · GL 0.5 per 100 g ginger soaked
- GI 15 · GL 0.5 per 100 g herb
Herb cucumber - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g coleslawsesame
Coleslaw with Cucumber and Sesame - +13 more
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice | 15 g | 0.1 |
| 1 medium (approx. 4 inches) | 35 g | 0.1 |
| 1 cup | 150 g | 0.5 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 12 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 2.4 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.5 g |
| Natural | 1 g |
| Added | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Soluble | 0.3 g |
| Insoluble | 0.9 g |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.04 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.16 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic index
- Low calorie and high water content
- Very high sodium content
- Contains added sugars
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Pickled cucumber?
Pickled cucumber has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (35 g) has a glycemic load of 0.1; per 100 g the glycemic load is 0.4.
Is Pickled cucumber good for people with insulin resistance?
Pickled 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, Peeled cucumber has the lowest glycemic load (0.3 per 100 g).
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