ZucchiniNutrition reference
Vegetables

Zucchini

Zucchini is a mild summer squash eaten raw or cooked. Per 100 g it provides about 19 calories with 3.3 g carbs.

19
kcalper 100g
Carbs
3.27g
Protein
0.98g
Fat
0.21g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Raw
Edible portion
Raw green zucchini, including skin
Measurement basis
Per 100 g raw edible green zucchini, including skin
Energy (kcal)
19 kcal
Protein
0.984375 g
Carbohydrates
3.27 g
Fat
0.205 g
Dietary fiber
0.7525 g
Sodium1
<2.5 mg
More nutrients8
Energy (kJ)
79.5 kJ
Calcium
20.85 mg
Potassium
225.8 mg
Magnesium
15.29 mg
Iron
0.1945 mg
Zinc
0.2605 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
71 µg
Vitamin C
15 mg
  1. Below quantification limit

Data sources

3
  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central, Foundation Foods

    2685568 · Foundation Foods April 2026; 2024-04-18

  2. 2

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    169291 · SR Legacy April 2018; 2019-04-01

  3. 3

    Food Standards Australia New Zealand

    F009775 · Australian Food Composition Database Release3, December2025

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Zucchini is a mild, tender summer squash with dark green skin and pale flesh. It is eaten raw in salads, spiralized into noodles, or cooked by sautéing, grilling, or roasting.

Nutritionally, zucchini is very low in calories. Per 100 g it provides about 19 kcal, 3.3 g of carbohydrates, 1.0 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat, and 0.8 g of dietary fiber.

Zucchini is mostly water and is a popular low-calorie vegetable. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Zucchini?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical cup of sliced zucchini (about 124 g) provides roughly 24 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g19 kcal3.3 g1 g0.2 g
1 cup sliced124 g23.6 kcal4.1 g1.2 g0.3 g
1 medium zucchini196 g37.2 kcal6.4 g1.9 g0.4 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
19 kcal
Energy (kJ)
79.5 kJ
Protein
0.984375 g
Carbohydrates
3.27 g
Fat
0.205 g
Dietary fiber
0.7525 g
Sodium1
<2.5 mg
Calcium
20.85 mg
Potassium
225.8 mg
Magnesium
15.29 mg
Iron
0.1945 mg
Zinc
0.2605 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
71 µg
Vitamin C
15 mg

Questions and answers

Zucchini nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in zucchini?

Zucchini provides about 19 calories per 100 g.

Is zucchini low in calories?

Yes. Zucchini provides only about 19 calories and 0.2 g of fat per 100 g.

Is zucchini low in carbs?

Yes. Zucchini provides only about 3.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.