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Zucchini
What is zucchini? About the ingredient zucchini. Including 1,136 recipes with zucchini, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.
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About
The zucchini is low in calories and contains useful amounts of folate, potassium and vitamin A. 1/2 cup of zucchini also contains 19% of the recommended amount of manganese.
When used for food, zucchini are usually picked when under 20 cm (8 in.) in length and the seeds are soft and immature. Mature zucchini can be as much as three feet long, but are often fibrous and not appetizing to eat.
Zucchini with the flowers attached are a sign of a truly fresh and immature fruit, and are especially sought by many people.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup, chopped (124g)Amount per Serving
Calories 19Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g
0%
Saturated Fat
0.0g
0%
Trans Fat
~
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 12mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
4.2g
1%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
2.1
Protein
1.5g
Vitamin A 5%
•
Vitamin C 35%
Calcium 2%
•
Iron 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower
depending on your caloric needs.
Where found
Zucchini is usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Zucchini is a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products USDA nutritional food group.
How much does zucchini weigh?
| measure | grams |
| 1 cup, chopped | 124 |
| 1 cup, sliced | 113 |
| 1 large | 323 |
| 1 medium | 196 |
| 1 slice | 9 |
| 1 small | 118 |
| In Chinese: | 夏南瓜 | |
| British (UK) term: | courgette | |
| en français: | zucchini | |
| en español: | calabacín |
Recipes using zucchini
There are 1075 recipes that contain this ingredient.
References
| See more about zucchini | about 13 years ago |
| Usda nutrition data | over 8 years ago |
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