Zucchini: calories and nutrition facts

Zucchini has 17 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Medium zucchini (200 g), has 33 kcal.

Calories
17 kcal
Protein
1.2 g
Carbohydrates
1.8 g
Fat
0.3 g

Per 100 g

Zucchini: how many calories?

Zucchini has 17 kcal per 100 g, with 1.2 g protein, 1.8 g carbs and 0.3 g fat. A 200 g serving (1 Medium zucchini) has 33 kcal. That is less than the average for Fruits & Veggies (109 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from carbohydrates.

Where the calories come from

  • Protein33%
  • Carbohydrates48%
  • Fat20%

Calculate a portion

Calories
33 kcal
Protein
2.4 g
Carbohydrates
3.5 g
Fat
0.6 g

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (200 g)
Calories17 kcal33 kcal
Fat0.3 g0.6 g
of which saturated fat0.1 g0.2 g
Carbohydrates1.8 g3.5 g
of which sugars1.7 g3.5 g
Fiber1 g2 g
Protein1.2 g2.4 g
Sodium8 mg16 mg
Water94.8 g189.6 g
Vitamin C17.9 mg35.8 mg
Calcium16 mg32 mg
Iron0.4 mg0.7 mg
Potassium261 mg522 mg
Magnesium18 mg36 mg

Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 2 September 2026.

Share of reference intakes

Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).

NutrientOf reference intake
Calories(17 kcal)1%
Fat(0.3 g)0%
of which saturated fat(0.1 g)0%
Carbohydrates(1.8 g)1%
of which sugars(1.7 g)2%
Protein(1.2 g)2%
Salt(0.02 g)0%

What the EU thresholds say

Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.

  • Low energy (40 kcal or less)
  • High protein (at least 20% of calories)
  • Low fat (3 g or less)
  • Low sugars (5 g or less)
  • Low sodium (120 mg or less)

Zucchini: frequently asked questions

Zucchini: how many calories per serving?

A 200 g serving (1 Medium zucchini) has 33 kcal.

Zucchini: how much protein?

Zucchini contains 1.2 g of protein per 100 g, 2% of the 50 g reference intake.

Zucchini: how much fibre?

Zucchini provides 1 g of fibre per 100 g, 4% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.

Zucchini: how much makes 100 kcal?

100 kcal is about 599 g of this food.

Recipes with this food

Jeanne's Timbales (Salmon with Zucchini Mousse in the Microwave)

Jeanne's Timbales (Salmon with Zucchini Mousse in the Microwave)

272 kcal · 18 min

Zucchini and Goat Cheese Lasagna

Zucchini and Goat Cheese Lasagna

846 kcal · 35 min

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Vegetable Tarte Tatin

271 kcal · 60 min

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Pork tenderloin with zucchini

390 kcal · 45 min

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