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Light sesame cucumber side dish with high sodium
In season: Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (chopped) of Soy sesame cucumber (120 g) has 59 calories. That works out to 49 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.2 g of carbs, 3 g of protein, 3.1 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (chopped) · 120 g
59
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
6.2g
· 2% DV
Protein
3g
· 6% DV
Fat
3.1g
· 4% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 38% · Protein 19% · Fat 43%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 59 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.1 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.43 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 816 mg | 35% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.2 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 3 g | 6% |
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 (chopped) | 120 g | 59 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 15 g | 7 kcal |
| ½ cup (chopped) | 60 g | 29 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 49 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 49 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 74 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (chopped) | 180 g | 88 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 108 kcal |
Calculated from 49 calories per 100 g.
To make soy sesame cucumber, slice or lightly crush firm cucumbers and toss them with soy sauce, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds. Add a little rice vinegar or chili if you like, and taste before adding salt because soy sauce is already salty.
Soy sesame cucumber pairs well with rice, noodles, tofu, dumplings, and grilled or roasted mains. Its cool crunch and savory dressing balance richer or spicy foods, so it works as a side dish rather than a complete meal.
Either works for soy sesame cucumber: thin slices give a neat, crisp salad, while lightly smashed pieces have more irregular surfaces to catch the dressing. If smashing, break the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and drain off excess liquid before seasoning.
Keep soy sesame cucumber crisp by dressing it just before serving. Salt and soy sauce draw water from cut cucumber, so if you need to prep ahead, refrigerate the cucumber and dressing separately and combine them at the last minute.
Yes, you can prep the cucumber and dressing for soy sesame cucumber ahead, but store them separately. Toss them together shortly before serving; once dressed, the cucumber gradually softens and releases water.
You usually do not need to peel cucumbers for soy sesame cucumber if their skin is tender and pleasant to eat. Peel thick-skinned or waxy cucumbers, or remove alternating strips of skin for a softer texture while keeping some crunch.
Regular light soy sauce is a good choice for soy sesame cucumber because it seasons the cucumbers without making the dressing too heavy. Add it gradually, since brands vary in saltiness; dark soy sauce can overpower the fresh cucumber flavor.
No, soy sesame cucumber is not necessarily the same as smashed cucumber salad. Smashed cucumber describes a preparation method often used in Chinese-style salads, while soy sesame cucumber describes its seasoning; a recipe can be both if the cucumbers are smashed and dressed with soy and sesame.
Use less soy sauce in soy sesame cucumber and add rice vinegar, a little water, or more cucumber to balance the dressing. Taste before adding any extra salt, and avoid letting the cut cucumbers sit in the dressing for a long time.
Soy sesame cucumber is best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be kept covered in the refrigerator and eaten by the next day. The cucumbers will lose some crunch as they release water, so drain excess liquid before serving leftovers.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
16.2µg · 13% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
B6
0.08mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Sodium
816mg · 35% DV
Copper
0.19mg · 21% DV
Manganese
0.34mg · 15% DV
Phosphorus
71mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
192mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Soy sesame cucumber is a quick, cool side made by dressing chopped cucumber with soy sauce and sesame. It has a crisp, juicy bite, with salty umami from the sauce and a lightly toasted, nutty note from the sesame. It is an Asian-inspired preparation rather than one fixed traditional recipe, so the balance can vary from kitchen to kitchen.
Serve it alongside grilled food, rice or noodles, or add it to a broader spread of small plates. Its fresh, light character makes it especially welcome with richer dishes. It is low in calories, but soy sauce can make the sodium content high; use less sauce or choose a reduced-salt version if you want a gentler seasoning.
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 3
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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.43g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.82g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.37g
Omega 6:3 ratio 67:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (67:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.