⏱ 26 min total

Zucchini Fritters

Name: Zucchini Fritters
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¾ tbsp Rice wine vinegar; ¼ tbsp Tamari soy sauce; ⅜ tsp Granulated sugar; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes; ¾ large Zucchini; ⅛ tsp Salt; ¼ extra large Egg; ¹⁄₁₆ cup All-purpose flour; ¾ tbsp chopped Chives; ¼ tbsp Cornstarch; ¼ dash Black pepper; ¹⁄₁₆ cup Canola oil

Per 1 serving · 305 g · 12 ingredients

Calories

274

14%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
6g
9% of calories
Carbs
17g
25% of calories
Fat
21g
67% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Zucchini Fritters (305 g) has 274 calories, with 6 g of protein, 17 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (67% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (50% DV), Vitamin E (30% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (21% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 25% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

90cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.2g

Net carbs

15g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.7g

7.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C50%
Vitamin E30%
Riboflavin (B2)21%
Vitamin B633%
Manganese23%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber10%
Vitamin K13%
Thiamine10%
Folate (B9)17%
Pantothenic acid15%
Choline12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium25%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 6 min

1
Soy Dipping Sauce: Mix vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and a pinch of red pepper flakes in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
2
Fritters: Place grated zucchini in a colander set in the sink and toss with 1/2 teaspoons salt. Let stand 10 minutes, then wring zucchini dry in a clean kitchen towel. Place zucchini in a large bowl and gently mix in egg, flour, chives, and cornstarch; season with salt and pepper.
3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in 2 batches, drop 1/4-cupfuls zucchini mixture into skillet, flattening slightly; cook until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to a paper towel–lined plate; season with salt. Serve with soy dipping sauce.
4
Recipe inspired by: http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/zucchini-fritters-2

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (305 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	52 μg	6%
Vitamin C	45 mg	50%
Vitamin D	0.3 μg	2%
Vitamin E	5 mg	30%
Vitamin K	15 μg	13%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	10%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	21%
Niacin	1 mg	9%
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg	33%
Folate (B9)	70 μg	17%
Vitamin B12	0.1 μg	5%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	15%
Choline	67 mg	12%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	52 mg	5%
Iron	1 mg	17%
Potassium	677 mg	14%
Magnesium	50 mg	12%
Phosphorus	136 mg	19%
Zinc	1 mg	9%
Copper	0.1 mg	14%
Manganese	1 mg	23%
Selenium	8 μg	14%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	1 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	0.3 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	350 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.2 μg	—
Fructose	3 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	3 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.4 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	14 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	4 g	—
Proline	0.3 g	—
Retinol	22 μg	—
Serine	0.3 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	1 g	—
Total omega 6	3 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.2 g	—
Valine	0.3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.3 μg	—

Burning 274 calories

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

52min
Walking (3.5 mph)
33min
Cycling (moderate)
23min
Running (6 mph)
39min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Zucchini Fritters?

One serving of Zucchini Fritters (1 serving) has 274 calories, which works out to 90 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Zucchini Fritters high in protein?

Not especially. It has 6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Zucchini Fritters keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 15 g of net carbs and 25% 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 Fritters?

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

How much sugar is in Zucchini Fritters?

7.9 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 (305 g)

Calories274

% Daily Value*

Total fat 21g	27%
Saturated fat 1.9g	9%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 52mg	17%
Sodium 582mg	25%
Total carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary fiber 2.7g	10%
Total sugars 7.9g
Protein 6g

* 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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