Zucchini

Health BENEFITS of Zucchini:

High in Vitamin C

• works as an antioxidant fighting damaging free radicals
• assists the body in making collagen protein
• helps strengthen the immune system
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High in Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)

• works as an antioxidant fighting damaging free radicals
• promotes healthy eyes, bones, and skin
• supports fertility and reproductive health
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High in Manganese

• helps the body absorb calcium
• important for healthy bones and joints
  
• supports antioxidant enzymes that fight free radicals
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High in Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

• helps the body convert food into energy
• supports a healthy nervous system
• helps make oxygen-carrying red blood cells
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High in Potassium

• works with sodium to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance
  
• monitors the electrical activity of the heart
• required for proper nerve conduction and muscle contraction
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Good Amounts of:

• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
  
• Vitamin B9 (Folate)
• Vitamin K
• Magnesium
• Copper
• Silicon
• Choline
  

MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1 cup sliced zucchini, raw = approximately 19 calories)

MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN

(grams per 1 cup sliced zucchini, raw)

FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS

(grams per 1 cup sliced zucchini, raw)

NET CARBS

(grams per 1 cup sliced zucchini, raw)