Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 20 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.3 g |
| Fibre | 2.3 g |
| Sugars | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Vitamin C | 15.8 mg |
| Folate | 18.9 µg |
| Potassium | 178 mg |
Where its calories come from
- Protein 24%
- Carbohydrate 51%
- Fat 25%
Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.
How many calories in one serving of zucchini?
About 20 kcal for one katori (100 g), and about 40 kcal if you have two.
One serving, against your day
How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (100 g) fills.
15.8 mg
18.9 µg
178 mg
15.4 mg
1.1 g
0.3 mg
Source
Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code D077. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.
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Is zucchini good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?
Weight loss
Good choiceOnly 20 kcal per 100 g, so you can eat a full portion.
PCOS and PCOD
Good choiceOnly 2.3 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.
Diabetes
Good choiceOnly 2.3 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.
Menopause
Fine as part of a mealNot a standout for calcium or protein in a 100 g serving, but fine as part of a meal.
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Varieties
Per 100 g.
| Variety | kcal | Carbs (g) | Fibre (g) | Sugars (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green (shown above) | 20 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 0.1 |
| Yellow | 19 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 0.3 |
Also called
Bengali: Dhudul; Hindi: Sabed kaddu; Kannada: Dilpasand; Kashmiri: Kaashiral; Marathi: Kashi bhopla; Odia: Golu phubi kakuri; Tamil: Seemai suraikayi.
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