I grow lots of zucchini every summer. Does it have any nutritional value? I cook it in recipes for soup, cakes, and bread.
Zucchini (1 cup of slices) contains
| Nutrient | % Daily Value |
| calories | 16 |
| fiber | 5% |
| thiamin, vitamin B1 | 5% |
| vitamin B6 | 5% |
| vitamin C | 15% |
| folate | 6% |
| magnesium | 6% |
| manganese | 7% |
| molybdenum | 18% |
| potassium | 8% |
So to answer your question, yes, zucchini does have nutritional value and when included in recipes, zucchini adds vitamins and minerals. Remember not to overcook it as a vegetable. Don’t add too much water or use too high a heat. Both of these cooking methods destroy significant amounts of vitamin C.
