ZUCCHINI
Zucchini (
Cucurbita pepo ssp. pepo)
is characterized by a significant concentration of the
carotenoids lutein and its isomer zeaxanthin (35.4% of the Daily Value [DV] per 100 g). These xanthophylls possess the capacity to accumulate within
ocular tissues,
providing essential photoprotection and supporting visual acuity. Its
nutritional and mineral profile is notably rich in:
ascorbic acid (19.0%),
silicon (100.0% DV per 100 g),
boron (27.4%),
rubidium (22.0%),
vanadium (15.5%),
potassium (11.0%),
cobalt (11.0%), and
manganese (10.0%).
Starch is absent from its composition, while
sucrose is present only in
trace amounts (0.05 g per 100 g).
The total purine base content per 100 g constitutes approximately 7.0% of the daily allowance.
The concentration of
oxalic acid per 100 g is 22 mg, representing
5.5% of the maximum tolerable daily intake (for further details, see
Rhubarb).
Caloric content per 100 g: 24 kcal
Water in 100 g: 93.0 g
Ash from 100 g: 0.4 g
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Vitamins, macro- and microelements, nutrients per 100 g
VITAMINS
| Name |
Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product |
% of daily norm |
| in numbers |
visually* |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamine) |
0.03-0.045 mg |
3% |
 |
| Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) |
0.03-0.094 mg |
5% |
|
| Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) |
0.1-0.204 mg |
3% |
|
| Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) |
0.11-0.163 mg |
7% |
 |
| Vitamin B9 (folic acid) |
14-24 mcg |
5% |
|
| Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) |
0.0 mcg |
0% |
 |
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) |
17.8-20.3 mg |
19% |
 |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) |
0.1 mg |
1% |
|
| Vitamin D (ergocalciferol) |
0.0 mcg |
0% |
|
| Vitamin PP (nicotinic acid) |
0.45-0.6 mg |
3% |
|
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) |
4.3 mcg |
3.6% |
|
| Biotin |
0.4 mcg |
1% |
|
| Beta-carotene |
120 mcg |
4% |
|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin |
2125 mcg |
35.4% |
 |
| Choline |
9.5 mg |
1.9% |
|
* Full jug – 100% daily norm; empty – 0-1% daily norm.
MINERAL ELEMENTS
Macroelements
| Name |
Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product |
% of daily norm |
| in numbers |
visually |
| Potassium |
238.0-261.0 mg |
11% |
|
| Calcium |
15.0-33.0 mg |
3% |
|
| Silicon |
30 mg |
100% |
 |
| Magnesium |
9.0-23.7 mg |
4% |
|
| Sodium |
2.0-7.0 mg |
0.3% |
|
| Sulfur |
0 mg |
0% |
|
| Phosphorus |
12.0-40.0 mg |
5% |
|
| Chlorine |
0 mg |
0% |
|
Trace Elements
| Name |
Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product |
% of daily norm |
| in numbers |
visually |
| Aluminum |
72.1 µg |
0.2% |
|
| Boron |
19.2 µg |
27.4% |
 |
| Vanadium |
6.2 µg |
15.5% |
|
| Iron |
0.36-0.85 mg |
3.5% |
|
| Iodine |
0.02-0.30 µg |
0.13% |
|
| Cobalt |
1.1 µg |
11% |
|
| Manganese |
114.0-255.0 µg |
10% |
|
| Copper |
46.0-55.0 µg |
5% |
|
| Molybdenum |
2.6 µg |
3.7% |
|
| Nickel |
1.1-12.5 µg |
4.7% |
|
| Rubidium |
22.2 µg |
22% |
|
| Selenium |
0.2-0.243 µg |
0.3% |
|
| Fluorine |
4.4 µg |
0.1% |
|
| Chromium |
0.9 µg |
1.8% |
|
| Zinc |
250.0-390.0 µg |
2.7% |
|
PROTEINS AND AMINO ACIDS
| Name |
Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product |
% of daily norm |
| in numbers |
visually |
| Total protein content |
0.6 g |
1% |
|
| Content of essential amino acids |
0.266 g |
1.2% |
|
| Content of non-essential amino acids |
0.501 g |
0.9% |
|
Essential amino acids
| Acid name |
Content, g per 100 g of product |
% of daily norm |
| in numbers |
visually |
| Valine |
0.054-0.067 |
2.2% |
|
| Histidine |
0.020-0.026 |
2.0% |
|
| Isoleucine |
0.033-0.044 |
2.0% |
|
| Leucine |
0.053-0.071 |
2.2% |
|
| Lysine |
0.050-0.067 |
1.5% |
|
| Methionine |
0.013-0.018 |
0.8% |
|
| Threonine |
0.022-0.029 |
1.1% |
|
| Tryptophan |
0.01 |
1.5% |
|
| Phenylalanine |
0.032-0.043 |
1.2% |
|
Non-essential amino acids
| Acid name |
Content, g per 100 g of product |
% of daily norm |
| in numbers |
visually |
| Alanine |
0.048-0.063 |
0.8% |
|
| Arginine |
0.038-0.051 |
0.7% |
|
| Aspartic acid |
0.111-0.147 |
1.0% |
|
| Glycine |
0.034-0.046 |
1.2% |
|
| Glutamic acid |
0.097-0.129 |
0.8% |
|
| Proline |
0.028-0.037 |
0.7% |
|
| Serine |
0.037-0.049 |
0.5% |
|
| Tyrosine |
0.032 |
1.0% |
|
| Cystine |
0.010-0.012 |
0.9% |
|
FATS AND FATTY ACIDS
| Name |
Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product |
% of daily value |
| in numbers |
visually |
| Total fat content |
0.3 g |
0.3% |
|
| Content of unsaturated fatty acids |
0.1 g |
0.2% |
|
| Content of omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids |
0.061 g |
6% |
|
| Content of omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids |
0.036 g |
0.4% |
|
| Content of saturated fatty acids |
0.084-0.1 g |
0.4% |
|
Unsaturated Fatty Acids
| Acid Name |
Content, g per 100 g of product |
| Palmitoleic C 16:1 (omega-7) |
0.001 g |
| Oleic C 18:1 (omega-9) |
0.015 g |
| Linoleic C 18:2 (omega-6) |
0.036 g |
| Linolenic C 18:3 (omega-3) |
0.061 g |
| Stearidonic C 18:4 (omega-3) |
0.0 g |
| Gadoleic C 20:1 (omega-11) |
0.0 g |
| Arachidonic C 20:4 (omega-6) |
0.0 g |
| Eicosapentaenoic C 20:5 (omega-3) |
0.0 g |
| Erucic C 22:1 (omega-9) |
0.0 g |
| Clupanodonic C 22:5 (omega-3) |
0.0 g |
| Docosahexaenoic C 22:6 (omega-3) |
0.0 g |
| Nervonic C 24:1 (omega-9) |
0.0 g |
Saturated Fatty Acids
| Acid Name |
Content, g per 100 g of product |
| Myristic C 14:0 |
0.001 g |
| Palmitic C 16:0 |
0.041 g |
| Stearic C 18:0 |
0.004 g |
| Arachidic C 20:0 |
No data |
| Behenic C 22:0 |
No data |
| Lignoceric C 24:0 |
No data |
Sterols
| Name |
Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product |
% of daily value |
| in numbers |
visually |
| Campesterol |
0.0 mg |
– |
– |
| Cholesterol |
0.0 mg |
0% |
– |
CARBOHYDRATES
| Name |
Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product |
% of daily value |
| in numbers |
visually |
| Total carbohydrate content |
5.6 g |
2% |
|
| Mono- and disaccharides |
4.6 g |
9.2% |
|
| Glucose |
1.07 g |
10.7% |
|
| Fructose |
1.38 g |
3.9% |
|
| Sucrose |
0.05 g |
– |
– |
| Starch |
0.0 g |
– |
– |
| Fiber |
1 g |
5% |
|
| Pectin |
0.2-0.3 g |
5% |
|
PURINE BASES
| Name |
Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product |
% of daily norm |
| in numbers |
visually |
| Total purine content |
8 mg |
6.7% |
|
Units of measurement:
Piece: about 150.0 g
Tea glass: 250.0 g
Faceted glass: 200.0 g
Teaspoon: 7.0 g
Tablespoon: 20.0 g