Vegetables

Courgette: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 17 kcal, 1.2 g protein, 2.1 g carbohydrates and 0.3 g fat. A typical serving (1 piece, 196 g) provides about 33 kcal.

Amount
Energy

33 kcal

137 kJ · 2% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein2.4 g · 27%
Carbohydrates4.1 g · 46%
Fat0.6 g · 16%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 piece · 196 g
Energy70 kJ / 17 kcal137 kJ / 33 kcal
Fat0.3 g0.6 g
of which saturates0.1 g0.2 g
Carbohydrate2.1 g4.1 g
of which sugars2.5 g4.9 g
Fibre1.0 g2.0 g
Protein1.2 g2.4 g
Salt0.02 g0.04 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a courgette?

17 kcal (70 kJ) per 100 g. 1 piece (196 g) provides about 33 kcal.

How many carbs are in a courgette?

2.1 g carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 2.5 g sugars, plus 1.0 g fibre. 1 piece (196 g) has about 4.1 g carbohydrates.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw”, FDC ID 169291. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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