Calories in Summer squash, green, raw
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Summer squash, green, raw contains 17 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (10 g) provides about 2 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 24% from protein and 14% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in other vegetables and combinations on FoodFactly, where the median is 46 kcal per 100 g across 135 foods.
100 g provides 20% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 17 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.32 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.084 g | 0.4% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 8 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.1 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 2.5 g | |
| Protein C | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 10 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 17.9 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.12 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.3 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.045 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.094 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.45 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.16 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 24 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 9.5 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.37 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 38 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 261 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.32 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.053 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 0.2 µg | 0.4% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 24%
- Carbohydrates 62%
- Fat 14%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.2 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2 g)
- Fiber1 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars2.5 gabove the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 2.4 g)
- Fat0.32 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.084 gbelow the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium8 mgin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 138 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water94.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.011 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.091 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.03 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.016 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.048 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.061 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 120 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 2,120 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 94.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 24 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Summer squash
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zucchini, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.1 g | 0.32 g |
| Tomato, red, ripe, raw Raw | 18 | 0.88 g | 3.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Iceberg lettuce, raw Raw | 14 | 0.9 g | 3 g | 0.14 g |
| Cucumber, with peel, raw Raw | 15 | 0.65 g | 3.6 g | 0.11 g |
| Green bell pepper, raw Raw | 20 | 0.86 g | 4.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Celery, raw Raw | 14 | 0.69 g | 3 g | 0.17 g |
| White mushrooms, raw Raw | 22 | 3.1 g | 3.3 g | 0.34 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw summer squash?
100 g of raw summer squash has 17 kcal. 1 slice (10 g): about 2 kcal. 1 cup (115 g): about 20 kcal. 1 whole (200 g): about 34 kcal.
How much protein is in raw summer squash?
Raw summer squash contains 1.2 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.12 g in 1 slice (10 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other vegetables and combinations, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw summer squash?
Raw summer squash has 3.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 2.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw summer squash?
Raw summer squash contains 0.32 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.084 g is saturated (0.4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw summer squash contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw summer squash?
100 g contains 8 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does summer squash have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, summer squash, green, raw has 17 kcal, while summer squash, yellow or green, fresh, cooked, no added fat has 21 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709808. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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