Squash, summer, all varieties, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
* The % Daily Value 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.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 5.5 MG | 6% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | 3% | |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 3% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 MG | 3% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 4% | |
| Folate, total | 20 UG | 5% | |
| Choline, total | 7.9 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 11 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 3.5 UG | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 27 MG | 2% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.4 MG | 2% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24 MG | 6% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 39 MG | 3% | |
| Potassium, K | 192 MG | 4% | |
| Sodium, Na | 237 MG | 10% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.4 MG | 4% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 11% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 MG | 9% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.2 UG | 0% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (20 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.3g per 100g).
About Squash, summer, all varieties, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Summer squash boiled and drained is one of the lightest vegetables you can eat, almost entirely water with very little in the way of starch, fat, or protein. The salt added during cooking is the main seasoning. Tender and mild, it disappears into stir-fries, gratins, and side dishes without asserting much flavor of its own.
Dietary Information
Squash, summer, all varieties, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, low-fat, very low in calories, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Calorie Breakdown
At 20 calories per 100 grams, Squash, summer, all varieties, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt gets 18% of its calories from protein, 86% from carbohydrates, and 14% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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