⏱ 30 min total

Zucchini Ribbons with Tarragon

Name: Zucchini Ribbons with Tarragon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ tbsp, leaves Tarragon; ¼ tsp Lemon juice; 1 ⅛ medium Zucchini; ½ tbsp Olive oil

Per 1 serving · 229 g · 4 ingredients

Calories

5%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2.8g
10% of calories
Carbs
7.2g
27% of calories
Fat
7.5g
63% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Zucchini Ribbons with Tarragon (229 g) has 99 calories, with 2.8 g of protein, 7.2 g of carbohydrates and 7.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (63% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (45% DV) and Vitamin B6 (28% DV).

Per 100 g

43cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.8g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.2g

5.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C45%
Vitamin B628%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin K11%
Riboflavin (B2)16%
Folate (B9)14%
Iron13%
Potassium13%
Magnesium10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 15 min

1
PREPARATION: Chop tarragon.
2
Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices with slicer.
3
Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then saut half of zucchini with 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper, stirring and turning frequently with tongs, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and repeat with remaining oil and zucchini.
4
Return first batch of zucchini to skillet. Add tarragon, lemon juice, and salt to taste and toss to combine.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (229 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	23 μg	3%
Vitamin C	40 mg	45%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	8%
Vitamin K	14 μg	11%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	8%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	16%
Niacin	1 mg	6%
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg	28%
Folate (B9)	54 μg	14%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.5 mg	9%
Choline	21 mg	4%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	41 mg	4%
Iron	1 mg	13%
Potassium	590 mg	13%
Magnesium	41 mg	10%
Phosphorus	85 mg	12%
Zinc	1 mg	7%
Copper	0.1 mg	13%
Manganese	0.4 mg	19%
Selenium	0.5 μg	1%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.3 g	—
Beta carotene	265 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0 μg	—
Fructose	3 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.3 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	0.1 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 99 calories

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

19min
Walking (3.5 mph)
12min
Cycling (moderate)
8min
Running (6 mph)
14min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Zucchini Ribbons with Tarragon?

One serving of Zucchini Ribbons with Tarragon (1 serving) has 99 calories, which works out to 43 calories per 100 g. That is about 4.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Zucchini Ribbons with Tarragon high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 10% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Zucchini Ribbons with Tarragon keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 5 g of net carbs and 27% 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 Ribbons with Tarragon?

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

How much sugar is in Zucchini Ribbons with Tarragon?

5.5 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 (229 g)

Calories99

% Daily Value*

Total fat 7.5g	10%
Saturated fat 1.1g	6%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 18mg	1%
Total carbohydrate 7.2g	3%
Dietary fiber 2.2g	8%
Total sugars 5.5g
Protein 2.8g

* 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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