Summer squash nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Squash, summer, all varieties, raw
Important nutritional characteristics for Summer squash
Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Boiled squash https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325616463
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13 (low) |
Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 18 kcal |
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 3 grams |
Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup, sliced (113 grams) |
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -4.1 (alkaline) |
Oxalates ⓘ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutrition-questionnaire-service-center/nutrient-tables-download-page/ | 1 mg |
Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 80% of foods
Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 66% of foods
Folate, food ⓘHigher in Folate, food content than 65% of foods
Lutein + zeaxanthin ⓘHigher in Lutein + zeaxanthin content than 61% of foods
Folate ⓘHigher in Folate content than 58% of foods
Summer squash calories (kcal)
Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
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Calories in 100 grams | 16 | |
Calories in 1 cup, sliced | 18 | 113 g |
Calories in 1 large | 52 | 323 g |
Calories in 1 medium | 31 | 196 g |
Calories in 1 slice | 2 | 9.9 g |
Calories in 1 small | 19 | 118 g |
Summer squash Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Boiled squash https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325616463
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
678IU of 5,000IU
14%
Vitamin E :
0.41mg of 15mg
2.7%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
58mg of 90mg
64%
Vitamin B1:
0.16mg of 1mg
14%
Vitamin B2:
0.48mg of 1mg
37%
Vitamin B3:
1.7mg of 16mg
10%
Vitamin B5:
0.53mg of 5mg
11%
Vitamin B6:
0.74mg of 1mg
57%
Folate:
98µg of 400µg
25%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
23mg of 550mg
4.1%
Vitamin K:
10µg of 120µg
8.5%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 3%
1.4 g of 50 g
1.4 g (3% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.2 g of 65 g
0.2 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
3.8 g of 300 g
3.8 g (1% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 5%
106.9 g of 2,000 g
106.9 g (5% of DV )
Other:
0.7 g
0.7 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
37mg of 280mg
13%
Threonine:
95mg of 1,050mg
9%
Isoleucine:
142mg of 1,400mg
10%
Leucine:
234mg of 2,730mg
8.6%
Lysine:
220mg of 2,100mg
10%
Methionine:
58mg of 1,050mg
5.5%
Phenylalanine:
139mg of 1,750mg
7.9%
Valine:
180mg of 1,820mg
9.9%
Histidine:
85mg of 700mg
12%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.1 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.03 g
Glucose:
0.85 g
Fructose:
1.1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Summer squash
Sugar:
2.5 g
Fiber:
1.2 g
Other:
0.06 g
All nutrients for Summer squash per selected serving size (1 cup, sliced - 113g)
Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
Calories | 18kcal | 1% | 98% | 2.9 times less than Orange |
Protein | 1.4g | 3% | 83% | 2.3 times less than Broccoli |
Fats | 0.2g | 0% | 89% | 185.1 times less than Cheese |
Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% | 20% | 3.1 times less than Lemon |
Net carbs | 2.5g | N/A | 65% | 24.1 times less than Chocolate |
Carbs | 3.8g | 1% | 65% | 8.4 times less than Rice |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% | N/A |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% | N/A |
Magnesium | 19mg | 5% | 68% | 8.2 times less than Almond |
Calcium | 17mg | 2% | 63% | 8.3 times less than Milk |
Potassium | 296mg | 9% | 45% | 1.8 times more than Cucumber |
Iron | 0.4mg | 5% | 82% | 7.4 times less than Beef broiled |
Sugar | 2.5g | N/A | 59% | 4.1 times less than Coca-Cola |
Fiber | 1.2g | 5% | 49% | 2.2 times less than Orange |
Copper | 0.06mg | 6% | 79% | 2.8 times less than Shiitake |
Zinc | 0.33mg | 3% | 80% | 21.8 times less than Beef broiled |
Phosphorus | 43mg | 6% | 81% | 4.8 times less than Chicken meat |
Sodium | 2.3mg | 0% | 96% | 245 times less than White Bread |
Vitamin A | 226IU | 5% | 34% | 83.5 times less than Carrot |
Vitamin A RAE | 11µg | 1% | 51% | |
Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | 84% | 12.2 times less than Kiwifruit |
Manganese | 0.2mg | 9% | 53% | |
Selenium | 0.23µg | 0% | 94% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 5% | 73% | 5.5 times less than Pea raw |
Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 12% | 59% | 1.1 times more than Avocado |
Vitamin B3 | 0.55mg | 3% | 79% | 19.7 times less than Turkey meat |
Vitamin B5 | 0.18mg | 4% | 84% | 7.3 times less than Sunflower seed |
Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 19% | 47% | 1.8 times more than Oat |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% | N/A |
Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | 60% | 33.9 times less than Broccoli |
Folate | 33µg | 8% | 42% | 2.1 times less than Brussels sprout |
Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% | N/A |
Saturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% | 86% | 134 times less than Beef broiled |
Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | 89% | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | N/A | 90% | 612.4 times less than Avocado |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.1g | N/A | 86% | 530 times less than Walnut |
Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0% | 95% | 27.7 times less than Chicken meat |
Threonine | 0.03mg | 0% | 96% | 25.7 times less than Beef broiled |
Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0% | 95% | 21.8 times less than Salmon raw |
Leucine | 0.08mg | 0% | 94% | 35.2 times less than Tuna Bluefin |
Lysine | 0.07mg | 0% | 93% | 7 times less than Tofu |
Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | 94% | 5.6 times less than Quinoa |
Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0% | 95% | 16.3 times less than Egg |
Valine | 0.06mg | 0% | 94% | 38.3 times less than Soybean raw |
Histidine | 0.03mg | 0% | 94% | 30 times less than Turkey meat |
Fructose | 1.1g | 1% | 86% | 6.2 times less than Apple |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% | N/A |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 18
% Daily Value*
0.31%
Total Fat
0.2g
0.23%
Saturated Fat 0.05g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.1%
Sodium 2.3mg
1.3%
Total Carbohydrate
3.8g
5%
Dietary Fiber
1.2g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
1.4g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
17mg
1.7%
Iron
0.4mg
4.9%
Potassium
296mg
8.7%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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