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Zucchini

Zucchini is a mild-flavored summer squash used widely in Mediterranean, American and Korean cooking (where it's called aehobak or 애호박). It's popular fresh, grilled, sautéed, or spiralized into 'zoodles' as a low-carb noodle alternative. Nutritionally, Zucchini is very low in energy and provides a refreshing amount of vitamin C (17.9mg per 100g), along with modest fiber and protein for a vegetable. Its low fat and calorie content make it easy to add volume and nutrients to meals without many extra calories. From a health perspective, Zucchini is a nutrient-dense, low-calorie ingredient that supports vegetable variety in the diet and complements dishes where you want bulk and moisture with minimal calories; it also contributes vitamin C and some minerals while being naturally low in saturated fat.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Unprocessed · ~0.18€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

S+

Optimal

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

17 kcal

1% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

1.2 g

2% RDI

Fat

0.3 g

0.1g sat fat

Carbs

3.1 g

1% RDI

Sugar

2.5 g

5% RDI

Fiber

1 g

3% RDI

Salt

0 g

0% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

S+ · 10.0 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Zucchini healthy?

Yes, Zucchini is exceptionally healthy, earning an S Health Grade. It is a good source of dietary fiber (1g per 100g).

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Zucchini?

Zucchini is NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.

Q.05Is Zucchini gluten free?

Yes, Zucchini is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Zucchini?

100g of Zucchini contains 17 kcal, 1.2g protein, 3.1g carbohydrates, 0.3g fat, and 1g fiber.

Q.04Is Zucchini vegan?

Yes, Zucchini is vegan.

Q.06Is Zucchini lactose free?

Yes, Zucchini is lactose free.

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