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Zucchini "Spaghetti" - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Zucchini "Spaghetti" Recipe

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

The food contains 17.1g 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 5.4 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.

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. 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 80, for Zucchini "Spaghetti", and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat21%
 Calories from Carbs60%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2850 IU57%
Vitamin C15.5 mg25.8%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.28 mg0.93%
Thiamin0.08 mg5.6%
Riboflavin0.1 mg6%
Niacin0.88 mg4.4%
Vitamin B60.16 mg8.2%
Folate35.2 mcg8.8%
Vitamin B120.07 mcg1.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.26 mg2.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium157 mg15.7%
Iron2.2 mg12.4%
Magnesium47.6 mg11.9%
Phosphorus121 mg12.1%
Potassium518.3 mg14.8%
Sodium479.2 mg20%
Zinc0.53 mg3.5%
Copper0.18 mg8.9%
Manganese0.38 mg18.9%
Selenium1.7 mcg2.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate17.1 g5.7%
Dietary Fiber3.9 g15.6%
Sugars8.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.4 g10.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.6 g4%
Saturated Fat1 g5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 105 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.6 g 4%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 4 mg 1.3%

Sodium 479.2 mg 20%

Total Carbohydrates 17.1 g 5.7%

Dietary Fiber 3.9 g15.6%

Sugars 8.4 g

Protein 5.4 g 10.8%

Vitamin A 57% Vitamin C 25.8%

Calcium 15.7% Iron 12.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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