Cheesy Zucchini⏱ 20 min total

Cheesy Zucchini

Per 1 serving · 335 g · 5 ingredients

Calories
209
10%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    14g
    26% of calories
  • Carbs
    10g
    18% of calories
  • Fat
    13g
    55% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Cheesy Zucchini (335 g) has 209 calories, with 14 g of protein, 10 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (55% of calories). It is high in protein (29% DV), Vitamin C (58% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (33% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 52% and 37% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
62cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.8g
Net carbs
7g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
2.9g
7.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein29%
  • Vitamin C58%
  • Riboflavin (B2)33%
  • Vitamin B636%
  • Folate (B9)20%
  • Calcium37%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber11%
  • Vitamin A14%
  • Vitamin K11%
  • Thiamine11%
  • Vitamin B1215%
  • Pantothenic acid16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium52%
  • Saturated fat37%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 5 min
  1. 1

    Preheat the broiler. Slice the zucchini into 1/2-inch thick rounds.

  2. 2

    In a large saucepan, bring water, bouillon cube, and salt to a boil, following the bouillon package directions for water quantity.

  3. 3

    Add the zucchini to the boiling water, cover, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain well.

  4. 4

    Arrange half of the zucchini in a 9-inch pie plate, then sprinkle with half of the cheddar and Parmesan cheeses.

  5. 5

    Layer the remaining zucchini and cheeses on top.

  6. 6

    Broil for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (335 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A127 μg
14%
Vitamin C53 mg
58%
Vitamin D0.2 μg
1%
Vitamin E1 mg
4%
Vitamin K14 μg
11%
Thiamine0.1 mg
11%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
33%
Niacin1 mg
9%
Vitamin B60.5 mg
36%
Folate (B9)79 μg
20%
Vitamin B120.4 μg
15%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
16%
Choline35 mg
6%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium365 mg
37%
Iron1 mg
15%
Potassium802 mg
17%
Magnesium66 mg
16%
Phosphorus321 mg
46%
Zinc2 mg
20%
Copper0.2 mg
19%
Manganese1 mg
23%
Selenium11 μg
20%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.2 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.5 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene384 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride10 μg—
Fructose4 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose3 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine0.4 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0.1 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats3 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol95 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.2 g—
Total omega 60.3 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.2 μg—

Burning 209 calories

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

  • 40min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 25min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 17min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 29min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Cheesy Zucchini?

One serving of Cheesy Zucchini (1 serving) has 209 calories, which works out to 62 calories per 100 g. That is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Cheesy Zucchini high in protein?

It provides a solid 14 g of protein per serving (29% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 26% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Cheesy Zucchini keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 18% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Cheesy Zucchini?

1195 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Cheesy Zucchini?

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

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