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Graded C — 44 out of 100, #29 of 45 vegetables. Low energy density carries the score (95/100); micronutrients drags it down (3/100).
The short version: Inoffensive, hydrating, and nearly calorie-free. The Switzerland of vegetables.
Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 44
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#29 of 45 in Vegetables. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Zucchini healthy?
It grades C — 44 out of 100, #29 of 45 vegetables in our system. Inoffensive, hydrating, and nearly calorie-free. The Switzerland of vegetables.
How many calories are in Zucchini?
17 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Zucchini calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.