Zucchini, a small summer squash, is botanically a fruit but on gastronomic terms, it is treated as a vegetable. Most of you have savored the taste of Zucchini squash, available in the markets round the year. I know… you must be licking your tongue remembering its sweet, tangy flavor. Besides its good taste, have you ever given a thought to the nutritional value of this cucumber-like fruit? Don’t worry, since this cylindrical-shaped fruit has many nutritional benefits. In fact, one medium-sized zucchini has just 25 calories, making it an ideal stomach-filler. You can avail zucchini throughout the year, but the best ones appear during late spring. Read further to know about the nutritional value and health benefits of zucchini.
Nutritional Value in Zucchini (135g, Raw)
Calories: 17
Protein: 1.4g
Carbohydrate: 3.6g
Total Fat: 0.17g
Fiber: 1.5g
Vitamin C: 11mg
Health Benefits of Zucchini
- Zucchini helps to cure asthma as it contains Vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Zucchini helps to prevent diseases, like scurvy, bruising etc, caused by the deficiency of Vitamin C.
- Eating zucchini also helps to support the arrangement of capillaries.
- Regular intake of zucchini effectively lowers high homocysteine levels.
- Zucchini also prevents the risk of having multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Zucchinis have high water content (over 95%), so they make perfect food for people on diet.
- Zucchini contains useful amounts of folate, potassium, and vitamin A, necessary for a human body.
- Zucchini contains Vitamin C and lutein, both of which are good for eyes.
