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Easy Zucchini - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Zucchini Recipe

Easy Zucchini has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 1.3 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 97, for Easy Zucchini, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat7%
 Calories from Carbs80%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2010 IU40.2%
Vitamin C9.2 mg15.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.22 mg0.73%
Thiamin0.08 mg5.3%
Riboflavin0.08 mg4.5%
Niacin0.8 mg4%
Vitamin B60.18 mg8.8%
Folate30.8 mcg7.7%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.22 mg2.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium29 mg2.9%
Iron0.68 mg3.8%
Magnesium40.4 mg10.1%
Phosphorus76 mg7.6%
Potassium467.3 mg13.4%
Sodium5.9 mg0.2%
Zinc0.36 mg2.4%
Copper0.16 mg8.2%
Manganese0.37 mg18.5%
Selenium0.77 mcg1.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8 g2.7%
Dietary Fiber2.6 g10.4%
Sugars3.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1.3 g2.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.3 g0.46%
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 35 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.3 g 0.46%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 5.9 mg 0.2%

Total Carbohydrates 8 g 2.7%

Dietary Fiber 2.6 g10.4%

Sugars 3.1 g

Protein 1.3 g 2.6%

Vitamin A 40.2% Vitamin C 15.3%

Calcium 2.9% Iron 3.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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