⏱ 30 min total

Baked Stuffed Summer Squash

Name: Baked Stuffed Summer Squash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 medium Summer squash; ½ medium whole Tomatoes; ⅛ cup, shredded Mozzarella cheese; ¼ tsp, leaves Oregano; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt

Per 1 serving · 272 g · 5 ingredients

Calories

4%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
6.3g
29% of calories
Carbs
9.5g
43% of calories
Fat
2.7g
28% of calories

Portion

✓ Low fat

At a glance

One serving of Baked Stuffed Summer Squash (272 g) has 79 calories, with 6.3 g of protein, 9.5 g of carbohydrates and 2.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (43% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (46% DV), riboflavin (b2) (25% DV) and Vitamin B6 (38% DV).

Per 100 g

29cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

6.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C46%
Riboflavin (B2)25%
Vitamin B638%
Phosphorus22%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber11%
Vitamin K10%
Folate (B9)17%
Calcium15%
Iron12%
Potassium14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Cut the summer squashes in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create a cavity for stuffing.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, shredded mozzarella cheese, dried oregano, and salt. Mix well to combine.
4
Stuff each squash half with the tomato and cheese mixture, pressing down gently to pack the filling.
5
Place the stuffed squashes on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and summer squash is tender.
6
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (272 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	63 μg	7%
Vitamin C	42 mg	46%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	4%
Vitamin K	13 μg	10%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	9%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	25%
Niacin	1 mg	8%
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg	38%
Folate (B9)	68 μg	17%
Vitamin B12	0.1 μg	5%
Pantothenic acid	0.4 mg	7%
Choline	19 mg	4%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	149 mg	15%
Iron	1 mg	12%
Potassium	674 mg	14%
Magnesium	44 mg	10%
Phosphorus	154 mg	22%
Zinc	1 mg	10%
Copper	0.1 mg	15%
Manganese	0.4 mg	19%
Selenium	2 μg	4%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	62 μg	—
Arginine	0.2 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	520 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	3 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0.2 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.5 g	—
Lycopene	1,582 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	1 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.3 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.3 g	—
Proline	0.4 g	—
Retinol	17 μg	—
Serine	0.3 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.2 g	—
Valine	0.3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 79 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

15min
Walking (3.5 mph)
9min
Cycling (moderate)
7min
Running (6 mph)
11min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Baked Stuffed Summer Squash?

One serving of Baked Stuffed Summer Squash (1 serving) has 79 calories, which works out to 29 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Baked Stuffed Summer Squash high in protein?

Not especially. It has 6.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 29% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Baked Stuffed Summer Squash keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 43% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Baked Stuffed Summer Squash?

239 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Baked Stuffed Summer Squash?

6.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (272 g)

Calories79

% Daily Value*

Total fat 2.7g	3%
Saturated fat 1.5g	8%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 9mg	3%
Sodium 239mg	10%
Total carbohydrate 9.5g	3%
Dietary fiber 3g	11%
Total sugars 6.1g
Protein 6.3g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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