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Zucchini & Beans - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Zucchini & Beans Recipe

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

The food contains 60.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 15.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, 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".

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 5.36 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 92, for Zucchini & Beans, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat3%
 Calories from Carbs77%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3475 IU69.5%
Vitamin C117.4 mg195.6%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.48 mg1.6%
Thiamin0.28 mg18.7%
Riboflavin0.12 mg6.9%
Niacin1.2 mg6%
Vitamin B60.36 mg18%
Folate109.2 mcg27.3%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.74 mg7.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium122 mg12.2%
Iron5.4 mg29.8%
Magnesium106.4 mg26.6%
Phosphorus229 mg22.9%
Potassium817.1 mg23.3%
Sodium169 mg7%
Zinc2.4 mg16.1%
Copper0.52 mg26.2%
Manganese2.1 mg104%
Selenium26.6 mcg38%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate60.2 g20.1%
Dietary Fiber12.2 g48.8%
Sugars0.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.5 g31%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.1 g1.7%
Saturated Fat0.2 g1%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 299 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.1 g 1.7%

Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 169 mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 60.2 g 20.1%

Dietary Fiber 12.2 g48.8%

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 15.5 g 31%

Vitamin A 69.5% Vitamin C 195.6%

Calcium 12.2% Iron 29.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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