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Puffed-Up Zucchini - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Puffed-Up Zucchini Recipe

Puffed-Up Zucchini has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 13.7g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 2.7 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 35, for Puffed-Up Zucchini, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein6%
 Calories from Fat61%
 Calories from Carbs33%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A450 IU9%
Vitamin C15.6 mg26%
Thiamin0.2 mg13%
Niacin2.4 mg12%
Vitamin B60.26 mg13%
Folate104 mcg26%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron2 mg11%
Magnesium28 mg7%
Potassium269 mg7.7%
Sodium407 mg17%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13.7 g4.6%
Dietary Fiber1.7 g6.8%
Sugars2.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.7 g5.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.4 g17.5%
Saturated Fat6.4 g32%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 163 Calories from Fat 102

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.4 g 17.5%

Saturated Fat 6.4 g 32%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 36 mg 12%

Sodium 407 mg 17%

Total Carbohydrates 13.7 g 4.6%

Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.8%

Sugars 2.8 g

Protein 2.7 g 5.4%

Vitamin A 9% Vitamin C 26%

Calcium 4% Iron 11%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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