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Low-calorie summer squash with fiber and vitamin C
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (chopped) of Pattypan squash (130 g) has 23 calories. That works out to 18 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.3 g of carbs, 1.6 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 22.1 mg of Vitamin C covers 25% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (chopped) · 130 g
23
KCAL / 130G
Carbs
5.3g
· 2% DV
Protein
1.6g
· 3% DV
Fat
0.3g
· 0% DV
Fiber
1.6g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 21% · Fat 9%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 23 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.3 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (chopped) | 130 g | 23 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 30 g | 5 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 60 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 13 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 27 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 45 kcal |
Calculated from 18 calories per 100 g.
Usually, ornamental gourds are grown for decoration, not for eating. Some contain cucurbitacins that can make them dangerously bitter; never eat one that tastes bitter, and do not assume cooking will make it safe.
Dry ornamental gourds in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, spaced apart so air can circulate. Turn them occasionally and remove any that become soft or moldy. Drying time varies with the gourd and the conditions.
A thoroughly dried ornamental gourd can last for months or longer when kept in a cool, dry place. Dampness, direct sunlight, and knocks can cause mold, fading, or cracks, so check stored gourds from time to time.
Choose unblemished ornamental gourds and dry them with plenty of airflow to reduce rotting. Do not pile them up or leave them in a damp area; separate any gourd that softens or develops an unpleasant smell.
Yes, you can paint an ornamental gourd once its surface is clean and completely dry. Acrylic paint works for decoration; use paints and sealers in a well-ventilated space. Do not use a painted gourd to prepare or store food.
Harvest ornamental gourds when their skins have hardened and their stems begin to dry. Cut them from the vine rather than pulling them off, leaving some stem attached to help reduce the chance of rot during drying.
Grow ornamental gourds in a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil after the risk of frost has passed. Give climbing varieties support and keep the soil evenly moist, without letting it become waterlogged.
Ornamental gourds commonly mold when airflow is poor, the drying area is too damp, or the skin is damaged. Space them out and improve ventilation; discard a gourd if mold appears to have reached inside.
Wipe dirt from an ornamental gourd with a damp cloth, then let it dry in a well-ventilated place. Avoid scraping the shell forcefully, since it can crack, and do not store the gourd while wet.
No, ornamental gourds and bottle gourds are not necessarily the same kind of gourd. Ornamental gourds are generally grown for display, while dried bottle gourds have traditionally been used to make containers and household items.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
22.1mg · 25% DV
Folate
31.2µg · 8% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
243mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
49mg · 7% DV
Magnesium
26mg · 6% DV
Sodium
2.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 23 calories in 1 cup (chopped) (130 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Süs kabağı (ornamental gourd) refers to gourds prized for their unusual shapes and colours, usually dried and displayed rather than cooked. It is not the same as pattypan squash, and an ornamental specimen should not be assumed to be edible; some varieties are grown specifically for cooking while young.
Tender, edible forms have a mild flavour and soft texture when cooked, and can be stuffed or added to a simple vegetable dish. Young culinary gourds are light in calories and provide some fibre and vitamin C, but that description does not apply to dried decorative ones. If you want to cook one, check that it was sold as an edible variety rather than for decoration.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 1
Unprocessed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.12g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.