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Low-calorie, refreshing, lightly carbohydrate-containing drink
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Cucumber drink (240 g) has 89 calories. That works out to 37 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 12 µg of Vitamin K covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
89
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 0% · Fat 100%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 9.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 89 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 37 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 67 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 can (medium) | 330 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 185 kcal |
Calculated from 37 calories per 100 g.
To make a cucumber drink, wash and thinly slice a cucumber, then steep the slices in cold water in the fridge for a few hours. Add mint or lemon if you like. Freshly prepared, it is a simply made, minimally processed drink.
A cucumber drink does not cause weight loss on its own. Choosing it instead of a sugary drink can reduce added sugar and energy intake, but it is not filling enough to replace a meal.
The main practical benefit of a cucumber drink is that its mild, refreshing flavor may make it easier to drink more fluids. It is not a special detox or a treatment for any health condition.
A cucumber drink is best used within a day when kept covered in the refrigerator. The slices soften and the flavor changes as they steep; discard it if it smells sour or looks unusually cloudy.
Yes, most people can enjoy a cucumber drink every day. Keep it unsweetened if you want a light flavored water, and use fresh cucumber rather than leaving slices at room temperature for hours.
No, a cucumber drink is not more hydrating than plain water. It contributes fluid just as other non-alcoholic drinks do, so choose it for its taste rather than expecting extra hydration effects.
No, peeling is not necessary for a cucumber drink. Wash the cucumber well and leave the peel on for convenience; peel it if the skin tastes bitter or you prefer a milder flavor.
Yes, you can leave a cucumber drink overnight in the refrigerator so the cucumber flavor infuses the water. Keep it covered and drink it the next day; avoid leaving it out at room temperature overnight.
A cucumber drink can taste bitter if the cucumber itself is bitter or its peel and ends steep for too long. Taste the cucumber before using it, discard bitter ones, and remove the slices once the water tastes right.
A cucumber drink usually means cucumber slices steeped in water, while cucumber juice is made by blending or extracting the cucumber. Juice has a stronger cucumber flavor and may contain pulp; infused water is lighter.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
12µg · 10% DV
Vitamin C
3.6mg · 4% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
B5
0.12mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
156mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
29mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
14mg · 3% DV
Sodium
9.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 89 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Cucumber drink is a refreshing beverage made by blending cucumber with water or letting cucumber slices infuse in it. There is no single defining recipe or place of origin; homemade versions may also include lemon or mint. Its flavour is mild, fresh and green, while the texture can range from clear and light to thicker if blended. Serve it chilled on a warm day, alongside a meal, or as a non-alcoholic alternative to a sweet drink. The nutrition table lists 37 calories per 100 g. For a lighter-tasting version, skip added sugar; lemon and mint bring extra brightness without needing a complicated preparation.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.