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Zucchini Comfort Food - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Zucchini Comfort Food Recipe

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

The food contains 11g 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 3.3 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 82, for Zucchini Comfort Food, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat6%
 Calories from Carbs72%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0 IU
Vitamin C37 mg61.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.04 mg0.13%
Thiamin0.07 mg4.9%
Riboflavin0.05 mg2.7%
Niacin1 mg5%
Vitamin B60.25 mg12.6%
Folate27.2 mcg6.8%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.44 mg4.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium27 mg2.7%
Iron0.99 mg5.5%
Magnesium38 mg9.5%
Phosphorus106 mg10.6%
Potassium571.3 mg16.3%
Sodium393 mg16.4%
Zinc0.84 mg5.6%
Copper0.13 mg6.7%
Manganese0.25 mg12.6%
Selenium0.49 mcg0.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate11 g3.7%
Dietary Fiber2.1 g8.4%
Sugars0.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.3 g6.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.4 g0.62%
Saturated Fat0.1 g0.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 54 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.4 g 0.62%

Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 393 mg 16.4%

Total Carbohydrates 11 g 3.7%

Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.4%

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 3.3 g 6.6%

Vitamin A Vitamin C 61.7%

Calcium 2.7% Iron 5.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1649343 Embed Table:

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