Courgette (Single)

Product Description

The zucchini or courgette (Cucurbita pepo) is a summer squash, of Mesoamerican origin, which can reach nearly 1 metre (40 inches) in length, but is usually harvested when still immature at about 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10 in). A zucchini is a thin-skinned cultivar of what in Britain and Ireland is referred to as a marrow.^[2][3] In South Africa, zucchini is known as baby marrrow.

Nutrition Facts

One cup (223 grams) of cooked zucchini provides (2Trusted Source):

• Calories: 17


• Protein: 1 gram


• Fat: less than 1 gram


• Carbs: 3 grams


• Sugar: 1 gram


• Fiber: 1 gram


• Vitamin A: 40% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)


• Manganese: 16% of the RDI


• Vitamin C: 14% of the RDI


• Potassium: 13% of the RDI


• Magnesium: 10% of the RDI


• Vitamin K: 9% of the RDI


• Folate: 8% of the RDI


• Copper: 8% of the RDI


• Phosphorus: 7% of the RDI


• Vitamin B6: 7% of the RDI


• Thiamine: 5% of the RDI

It also contains small amounts of iron, calcium, zinc, and several other B vitamins.

In particular, its ample vitamin A content may support your vision and immune system.

Raw zucchini offers a similar nutrition profile as cooked zucchini, but with less vitamin A and more vitamin C, a nutrient which tends to be reduced by cooking.