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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Summer Squash"
Food Name: Summer Squash | |
Food Group: Vegetables | |
Macronutrients | |
Calories (kcal): 16 | Protein (g): 1 |
Carbohydrates (g): 3 | Sugars (g): 2 |
Fiber (g): 1 | Net Carbs (g): 2 |
Water (g): 95 | |
Fats | |
Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 16 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 89 |
Omega-3 (mg): 56 | Omega-6 (mg): 33 |
Vitamins | |
Vitamin A (IU): 200 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 10 |
Vitamin C (mg): 17 | Vitamin K (mcg): 3 |
Folate/B9 (mcg): 29 | Food Folate (mcg): 29 |
Folate DFE (mcg): 29 | |
Minerals | |
Calcium (mg): 15 | Magnesium (mg): 17 |
Phosphorus (mg): 38 | Potassium (mg): 262 |
Sodium (mg): 2 | |
Amino Acids | |
Tryptophan (mg): 11 | Threonine (mg): 28 |
Isoleucine (mg): 42 | Leucine (mg): 69 |
Lysine (mg): 65 | Methionine (mg): 17 |
Cystine (mg): 12 | Phenylalanine (mg): 41 |
Tyrosine (mg): 31 | Valine (mg): 53 |
Arginine (mg): 50 | Histidine (mg): 25 |
Alanine (mg): 62 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 144 |
Glutamic Acid (mg): 126 | Glycine (mg): 44 |
Proline (mg): 37 | Serine (mg): 48 |
Other Compounds | |
Choline (mg): 7 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 120 |
Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 2125 | PRAL Score: -4 |
Sugars and Carbohydrates | |
Glucose (g): 1 | Fructose (g): 1 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Summer Squash
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Summer Squash'?
100 grams of 'Summer Squash' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 1g (around 2% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 3g (around 1% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Summer Squash'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Summer Squash' provides around 16 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 1% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Summer Squash' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Summer Squash' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 1g protein, 3g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Summer Squash' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Summer Squash' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 15 mg (1% DV),
Potassium (mg): 262 mg (6% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 17 mg (4% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 38 mg (3% DV),
Sodium (mg): 2 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Summer Squash in significant amounts?
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin C (mg): 17 mg (19% DV).
'Summer Squash' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 10 mcg (1% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 200 IU (7% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 3 mcg (3% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 29 mcg (7% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 29 mcg (7% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 29 mcg (7% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Summer Squash' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Summer Squash' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.