Nutrition referenceYellow squash is a mild summer squash with yellow skin, eaten raw or cooked. Per 100 g it provides about 22 calories with 4.4 g carbs.
Nutrition facts
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About this food
Yellow squash, also called yellow summer squash, is a mild vegetable with thin yellow skin and tender flesh. It is eaten raw, sautéed, grilled, or roasted.
Nutritionally, yellow squash is very low in calories. Per 100 g it provides about 22 kcal, 4.4 g of carbohydrates, 0.9 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat, and 1.0 g of dietary fiber.
Yellow squash is mostly water and is a popular low-calorie vegetable. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Plan your portion
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical cup of sliced yellow squash (about 113 g) provides roughly 25 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 22 kcal | 4.4 g | 0.9 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 cup sliced | 113 g | 24.9 kcal | 5 g | 1 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 medium squash | 196 g | 43.1 kcal | 8.6 g | 1.7 g | 0.3 g |
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Questions and answers
Yellow squash provides about 22 calories per 100 g.
Yes. Yellow squash provides only about 22 calories and 0.1 g of fat per 100 g.
Yes. Yellow squash provides only about 4.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
