⏱ 20 min total

Zucchini Carrot Fritters

Name: Zucchini Carrot Fritters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ medium Zucchini; 1 medium Carrots; ¼ cup Chickpea flour; ¼ tsp Baking powder; ½ extra large Egg; 1 tbsp Canola oil

Per 1 serving · 225 g · 6 ingredients

Calories

296

15%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
10g
14% of calories
Carbs
23g
30% of calories
Fat
19g
56% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Zucchini Carrot Fritters (225 g) has 296 calories, with 10 g of protein, 23 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (56% of calories). It is high in protein (21% DV), Vitamin A (63% DV) and Vitamin C (24% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 35% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

131cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.5g

Net carbs

18g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

5.2g

8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein21%
Vitamin A63%
Vitamin C24%
Vitamin E27%
Riboflavin (B2)23%
Vitamin B631%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber19%
Vitamin K12%
Thiamine17%
Vitamin B1210%
Pantothenic acid18%
Choline18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Cholesterol35%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 10 min

1
*This recipe is Gluten-Free!* Using a box grater, shred the zucchini and carrots.
2
In paper towels or a dish rag, gently ring out the zucchini and carrots to release excess moisture.
3
In a large bowl, combine the gluten free flour and baking powder with the zucchini and carrots. Toss to coat. In a small bowl, whisk egg, then add to the zucchini and carrot mixture. Stir to combine.
4
In a large skillet, add canola over and heat over high-medium heat, drop about a ¼ cup scoop of the mixture into the pan. Slightly flatten to create a 2 inch cake. Cook until lightly brown and then flip and cook until both sides are evenly browned.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (225 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	564 μg	63%
Vitamin C	21 mg	24%
Vitamin D	1 μg	4%
Vitamin E	4 mg	27%
Vitamin K	14 μg	12%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	17%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	23%
Niacin	1 mg	9%
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg	31%
Folate (B9)	149 μg	37%
Vitamin B12	0.2 μg	10%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	18%
Choline	97 mg	18%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	116 mg	12%
Iron	2 mg	28%
Potassium	810 mg	17%
Magnesium	67 mg	16%
Phosphorus	273 mg	39%
Zinc	1 mg	13%
Copper	0.3 mg	33%
Manganese	1 mg	27%
Selenium	11 μg	20%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.4 g	—
Alpha carotene	2,121 μg	—
Arginine	0.3 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	5,177 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.3 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.4 g	—
Lycopene	1 μg	—
Lysine	0.4 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.2 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	11 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.3 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	4 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	45 μg	—
Serine	0.3 g	—
Starch	1 g	—
Sucrose	2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.3 g	—
Total omega 3	0.4 g	—
Total omega 6	2 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.2 g	—
Valine	0.3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	1 μg	—

Burning 296 calories

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

56min
Walking (3.5 mph)
35min
Cycling (moderate)
25min
Running (6 mph)
42min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Zucchini Carrot Fritters?

One serving of Zucchini Carrot Fritters (1 serving) has 296 calories, which works out to 131 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Zucchini Carrot Fritters high in protein?

It provides a solid 10 g of protein per serving (21% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% 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.

Are Zucchini Carrot Fritters keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 18 g of net carbs and 30% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Zucchini Carrot Fritters?

106 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Zucchini Carrot Fritters?

8 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 (225 g)

Calories296

% Daily Value*

Total fat 19g	24%
Saturated fat 2g	10%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 104mg	35%
Sodium 106mg	5%
Total carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary fiber 5.2g	19%
Total sugars 8g
Protein 10g

* 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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