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zucchini squash and carrots - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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zucchini squash and carrots Recipe

zucchini squash and carrots has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 12.8g 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. It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is often undesirable a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 4.8 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 91, for zucchini squash and carrots, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat13%
 Calories from Carbs63%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A11000 IU220%
Vitamin C21.1 mg35.1%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.24 mg0.8%
Thiamin0.11 mg7%
Riboflavin0.2 mg11.5%
Niacin2.8 mg14%
Vitamin B60.29 mg14.5%
Folate62.4 mcg15.6%
Vitamin B120.13 mcg2.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.41 mg4.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium44 mg4.4%
Iron1.4 mg7.9%
Magnesium48 mg12%
Phosphorus137 mg13.7%
Potassium770.6 mg22%
Sodium419.9 mg17.5%
Zinc0.63 mg4.2%
Copper0.24 mg11.9%
Manganese0.51 mg25.7%
Selenium2.4 mcg3.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12.8 g4.3%
Dietary Fiber3.6 g14.4%
Sugars3.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.8 g9.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.2 g1.8%
Saturated Fat0.3 g1.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 74 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.2 g 1.8%

Saturated Fat 0.3 g 1.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0.6 mg 0.2%

Sodium 419.9 mg 17.5%

Total Carbohydrates 12.8 g 4.3%

Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.4%

Sugars 3.5 g

Protein 4.8 g 9.6%

Vitamin A 220% Vitamin C 35.1%

Calcium 4.4% Iron 7.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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