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Low-calorie source of protein and calcium
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Cucumber stuffed with curd cheese (150 g) has 114 calories. That works out to 76 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.7 g of carbs, 12.3 g of protein, 5.3 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 199.5 mg of Phosphorus covers 28% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 150 g
114
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
4.7g
· 2% DV
Protein
12.3g
· 25% DV
Fat
5.3g
· 7% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 16% · Protein 43% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 114 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.3 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 3.22 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 315 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.7 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% |
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 piece (medium) | 150 g | 114 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 68 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 76 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 91 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 140 g | 106 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 152 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 220 g | 167 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 300 g | 228 kcal |
Calculated from 76 calories per 100 g.
Cucumber stuffed with curd cheese is made by filling hollowed cucumber pieces with curd cheese. Mix the cheese with chopped herbs such as dill or parsley, spoon it into the cucumber, and chill the pieces before serving.
To keep cucumber stuffed with curd cheese from getting watery, remove the seedy center and pat the cucumber dry before filling it. Drain excess moisture from the cheese, and assemble the dish close to serving time.
Dill and parsley are good choices for cucumber stuffed with curd cheese, and finely chopped chives also work well. Keep the herbs finely cut and avoid adding much watery ingredient, which can loosen the filling.
No, you usually do not need to peel cucumber for cucumber stuffed with curd cheese. The skin helps the cucumber pieces hold their shape, but you can peel it in strips if the skin is tough or unpleasant.
Yes, but cucumber stuffed with curd cheese is best assembled shortly before serving because cut cucumber releases moisture. For better texture, keep the prepared filling and hollowed cucumber covered separately in the refrigerator, then fill the cucumber just before serving.
Cucumber stuffed with curd cheese works well as a cool appetizer or light lunch alongside tomatoes, olives, bread, or a simple salad. Serve it chilled, and add the filling shortly before eating so the cucumber stays crisp.
Keep cucumber stuffed with curd cheese covered in the refrigerator and eat it soon after preparing it, since the cucumber softens and releases water. Discard it if it has an unusual smell or the cheese’s appearance or texture has changed.
Yes, cottage cheese can replace curd cheese in cucumber stuffed with curd cheese, though it may be wetter and have larger curds. Drain it first and mash it lightly if you want a smoother filling that stays in place.
Cucumber stuffed with curd cheese can make a light, filling snack because it pairs a high-water vegetable with protein-containing cheese. It does not cause weight loss by itself; portion size and what you eat alongside it still matter.
Cucumber stuffed with curd cheese can fit into many diabetes meal plans because cucumber and cheese provide little carbohydrate compared with many snack foods. Check the overall meal and the cheese’s salt content, and ask your care team if you need advice tailored to your treatment.
Vitamins
B2
0.29mg · 22% DV
B12
0.51µg · 21% DV
Vitamin K
13.05µg · 11% DV
B5
0.42mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
200mg · 29% DV
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Calcium
155mg · 16% DV
Sodium
315mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
236mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 114 calories in 1 piece (medium) (150 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 stuffed with curd cheese is a simple preparation of hollowed cucumber filled with soft, mild curd cheese. The crisp, watery cucumber balances the cheese’s gentle tang; herbs or pepper can be added to the filling, though the basic combination needs little seasoning.
It makes a refreshing Turkish-style breakfast bite, light snack or chilled starter, especially in warm weather. Serve it soon after filling so the cucumber stays crisp, or pair it with bread and other small dishes for a light meal. It offers protein and calcium without being especially energy-dense: per 100 g, it has 76 calories and 8.2 g of protein. For a lighter filling, keep additions such as oil to a minimum.
High
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not 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
3.22g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.