Calories in Summer squash, yellow or green, NS as to form, cooked
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Summer squash, yellow or green, NS as to form, cooked contains 47 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (10 g) provides about 5 kcal.
Roughly 59% of its calories come from fat, with 31% from carbohydrates and 10% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for other vegetables and combinations on FoodFactly (46 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 20% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, 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 | 47 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3.3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.88 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 148 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 3.1 g | |
| Protein C | 1.3 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 23 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C C | 18 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.59 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 6.7 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.049 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.073 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.49 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 21 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 9.7 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 22 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 40 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 275 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.35 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.083 mg | 9% |
| 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 10%
- Carbohydrates 31%
- Fat 59%
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
- Protein1.3 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.1 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars3.1 gabove the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 2.4 g)
- Fat3.3 gin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.88 gin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium148 mgabove the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 138 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water90.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.96 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 | 0.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.021 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.015 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.033 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.027 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.076 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.49 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.019 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 119 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 1,310 µg |
| Retinol C | 13 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 90.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes, NS as to form, cooked Cooked | 50 | 1.1 g | 4.7 g | 3.4 g |
| Tomatoes, fresh, cooked Cooked | 50 | 1.1 g | 4.7 g | 3.4 g |
| Peppers, green, cooked Cooked | 47 | 0.74 g | 4.8 g | 2.8 g |
| Flowers or blossoms of sesbania, squash, or lily, cooked Cooked | 37 | 1.1 g | 3.2 g | 2.6 g |
| Tomatoes, canned, cooked Cooked | 43 | 0.82 g | 3.2 g | 3 g |
| Carrots, canned, cooked with oil Cooked | 50 | 0.62 g | 5.4 g | 3.1 g |
| Carrots, canned, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 47 | 0.63 g | 5.4 g | 2.7 g |
| Bamboo shoots, cooked Cooked | 41 | 1.7 g | 3.1 g | 2.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked summer squash?
100 g of cooked summer squash has 47 kcal. 1 slice (10 g): about 5 kcal. 1 cup (185 g): about 87 kcal. 1 whole (203 g): about 95 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked summer squash?
Cooked summer squash contains 1.3 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.13 g in 1 slice (10 g). About 10% 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 cooked summer squash?
Cooked summer squash has 4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.1 g of fiber and 3.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked summer squash?
Cooked summer squash contains 3.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.88 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked 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 cooked summer squash?
100 g contains 148 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does summer squash have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, summer squash, yellow or green, NS as to form, cooked has 47 kcal, while summer squash, yellow, raw has 19 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 2709993. 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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