Squash, Zucchini

About This Food

Zucchini is a tender summer squash with a slightly sweet flavor that is a delicious addition to many types of cuisine.

This low calorie, fibrous vegetable is packed with nutrients and vitamins essential for daily functioning. The potassium content helps to reduce blood pressure by counteracting the effect that sodium has on the body. It is vitamin C that helps to fight free radicals in the body and support the immune system.

Try yellow squash in sautés and soups as well as spiraled to make a delicious, low carb “noodle" or "zoodle".

ORAC=180 

Special diets
  • Autoimmune Paleo Diet
  • Elimination Diet
  • Gluten-Free Diet
  • Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet
  • Grain-Free Diet
  • Low Carb Diet
  • Low FODMAP Diet
  • Low Histamine Diet
  • Low Oxalate Diet
  • Paleo Diet (Light)
  • Paleo Diet (Strict)
  • PCOS Diet
  • Pescetarian Diet
  • Primal Diet
  • Vegetarian Diet
  • Whole Food
Benefits
Excellent Source of
  • VitaminC
Good Source of
  • VitaminB6
  • Manganese
Preferences
  • No Fish
  • No Red Meat
  • No Pork
  • No Eggs
  • No Shellfish
  • No Gluten
  • No Nuts
  • No Seeds
  • No Soy
  • No Dairy
  • No Poultry
  • No Corn
  • No Yeast
  • No Peanuts
  • No Molds
  • No Coconut
  • No Pseudograins
  • No Citrus
  • No Nightshade
  • No Legumes
  • No Grains
  • Low Carbohydrate
  • Low Cholesterol
  • Low Fat
  • Low Sodium
  • Low Sugars
  • Low Saturated Fat
Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 cup(s) slicedsquash

Calories: 18

Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 1 : 1

Macronutrients
Amount
Total Fat
0.2 g
Saturated Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.09 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
53 g
ALA
53 mg
EPA, DHA
0 mg, 0 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
3.79 g
Net Carbohydrate
2.55 g
Sugars
1.95 g
Fiber
1.24 g
Protein
1.37 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Macronutrients
Amount
% Daily Value*
Vitamin A
226 IU
5%
Vitamin C
19.21 mg
32%
Vitamin D
0 IU
0%
Vitamin E
0.14 IU
0%
Vitamin B6
0.25 mg
12%
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
0%
Vitamin K
4.86 mg
6%
Folate
32.77 mcg
8%
Niacin
0.55 mg
3%
Riboflavin
0.16 mg
9%
Thiamin
0.05 mg
3%
Choline
10.73 mg
2%
Minerals
Calcium
16.95 mg
2%
Copper
0.06 mg
3%
Iron
0.4 mg
2%
Magnesium
19.21 mg
5%
Manganese
0.2 mg
10%
Phosphorous
42.94 mg
4%
Potassium
296.06 mg
8%
Selenium
0.23 mcg
0%
Sodium
11.3 mg
0%
Zinc
0.33 mg
2%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-carotene
135.6 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin
2401.25 mcg
Lycopene
0 mcg
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