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Creamy Zucchini - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Creamy Zucchini Recipe

Creamy Zucchini has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 20g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 3.9 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4.14 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. 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 57, for Creamy Zucchini, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat49%
 Calories from Carbs42%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1050 IU21%
Vitamin C19.8 mg33%
Thiamin0.12 mg8%
Niacin1.8 mg9%
Vitamin B60.3 mg15%
Folate124 mcg31%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium70 mg7%
Iron4.1 mg23%
Magnesium36 mg9%
Potassium412 mg11.8%
Sodium334 mg13.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20 g6.7%
Dietary Fiber2.9 g11.6%
Sugars5.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.9 g7.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.4 g16%
Saturated Fat5.1 g25.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178 Calories from Fat 94

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.4 g 16%

Saturated Fat 5.1 g 25.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 27 mg 9%

Sodium 334 mg 13.9%

Total Carbohydrates 20 g 6.7%

Dietary Fiber 2.9 g11.6%

Sugars 5.6 g

Protein 3.9 g 7.8%

Vitamin A 21% Vitamin C 33%

Calcium 7% Iron 23%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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