⏱ 20 min total

Zucchini Pasta in Lemon Cream Sauce

Name: Zucchini Pasta in Lemon Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ tbsp Olive oil; 1 cloves, minced Garlic; 3 tbsp Cream cheese; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; ½ dash Salt; ½ dash Black pepper; 2 medium Zucchini; ¼ cup cherry tomatoes Cherry tomatoes

Per 1 serving · 499 g · 8 ingredients

Calories

231

12%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
8.9g
14% of calories
Carbs
19g
31% of calories
Fat
15g
54% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Zucchini Pasta in Lemon Cream Sauce (499 g) has 231 calories, with 8.9 g of protein, 19 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (54% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (91% DV), Vitamin K (20% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (35% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 27% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

46cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.8g

Net carbs

15g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

4.5g

14 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C91%
Vitamin K20%
Riboflavin (B2)35%
Vitamin B658%
Folate (B9)28%
Pantothenic acid25%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber16%
Vitamin A14%
Vitamin E11%
Thiamine17%
Niacin12%
Vitamin B1217%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat27%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 5 min

1
Use a spiralizer or peeler to cut the zucchini into noodles. Set aside.
2
In a large sauté pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil.
3
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the cream cheese and lemon juice until the cream cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Add the zucchini noodles to the pan, tossing to coat them in the sauce. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they are slightly wilted but still crisp.
5
Top with cherry tomatoes and serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (499 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	127 μg	14%
Vitamin C	82 mg	91%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	2 mg	11%
Vitamin K	25 μg	20%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	17%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	35%
Niacin	2 mg	12%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	58%
Folate (B9)	111 μg	28%
Vitamin B12	0.4 μg	17%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	25%
Choline	47 mg	8%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	140 mg	14%
Iron	2 mg	22%
Potassium	1,251 mg	27%
Magnesium	80 mg	19%
Phosphorus	232 mg	33%
Zinc	2 mg	15%
Copper	0.2 mg	22%
Manganese	1 mg	35%
Selenium	3 μg	6%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.3 g	—
Alpha carotene	38 μg	—
Arginine	0.3 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	643 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	6 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	5 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.3 g	—
Histidine	0.2 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.3 g	—
Lactose	3 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	958 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	7 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.3 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	72 μg	—
Serine	0.4 g	—
Starch	1 g	—
Sucrose	0.2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0.3 g	—
Total omega 6	0.1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.3 g	—
Valine	0.4 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 231 calories

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

44min
Walking (3.5 mph)
28min
Cycling (moderate)
19min
Running (6 mph)
33min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Zucchini Pasta in Lemon Cream Sauce?

One serving of Zucchini Pasta in Lemon Cream Sauce (1 serving) has 231 calories, which works out to 46 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Zucchini Pasta in Lemon Cream Sauce high in protein?

Not especially. It has 8.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 14% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Zucchini Pasta in Lemon Cream Sauce keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 15 g of net carbs and 31% 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 Pasta in Lemon Cream Sauce?

273 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Zucchini Pasta in Lemon Cream Sauce?

14 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 (499 g)

Calories231

% Daily Value*

Total fat 15g	19%
Saturated fat 5.4g	27%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 24mg	8%
Sodium 273mg	12%
Total carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary fiber 4.5g	16%
Total sugars 14g
Protein 8.9g

* 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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