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A light, low-calorie vegetable dish providing fiber and vitamin C.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (chopped) of Steamed zucchini with dill (180 g) has 79 calories. That works out to 44 calories per 100 g. It contains 12 g of carbs, 4 g of protein, 2 g of fat and 4 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (chopped) · 180 g
79
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
12g
· 4% DV
Protein
4g
· 8% DV
Fat
2g
· 3% DV
Fiber
4g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 20% · Fat 21%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 79 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.09 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 5.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 4 g | 14% |
| Protein | 4 g | 8% |
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) | 180 g | 79 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 15 g | 7 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 44 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 100 g | 44 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 66 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 200 g | 88 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 220 g | 97 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 300 g | 132 kcal |
Calculated from 44 calories per 100 g.
Cook steamed zucchini with dill only until the slices are just tender, then take them off the heat. Cut the pieces evenly and add the dill near the end; prolonged cooking makes zucchini soft and watery.
Usually, only a small splash is needed for steamed zucchini with dill because zucchini releases liquid as it cooks. Use a covered pan over low heat, and add a little water only if the bottom starts to look dry.
No, you usually do not need to peel zucchini for steamed zucchini with dill. Rinse it well, trim the ends, and cook it with the skin on; peel it only if the skin is tough or damaged.
Yes, steamed zucchini with dill can be served chilled or at room temperature. Let it cool before refrigerating, then serve it as a side or with yogurt and a squeeze of lemon.
Yes, you can make steamed zucchini with dill ahead and refrigerate it in a covered container. For a fresher dill flavor, stir in some chopped dill just before serving rather than cooking all of it for a long time.
Reheat steamed zucchini with dill gently in a covered pan over low heat or in short microwave bursts. Stop as soon as it is warm; heating it for too long can make the slices collapse and release more liquid.
Steamed zucchini with dill works well beside grilled fish, chicken, eggs, or beans. Its mild flavor also pairs with rice or potatoes, making it an easy vegetable side for a simple meal.
Yes, frozen zucchini can be used for steamed zucchini with dill, but it often releases more water and turns softer than fresh zucchini. Cook it from frozen in a covered pan and drain excess liquid before serving if needed.
No, steamed zucchini with dill is served as tender zucchini pieces, while zucchini soup is cooked with enough liquid to blend or ladle. The zucchini and dill flavors may overlap, but the texture and amount of liquid are different.
Dill gives steamed zucchini a fresh, aromatic flavor that complements its mild taste. Add chopped fresh dill near the end of cooking or just before serving so its aroma does not fade with prolonged heat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
10.44mg · 12% DV
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
Folate
43.2µg · 11% DV
B6
0.16mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.32mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
414mg · 12% DV
Copper
0.09mg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
68mg · 10% DV
Sodium
5.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 79 calories in 1 cup (chopped) (180 g):
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Steamed zucchini with dill is a simple home-style dish of zucchini gently cooked under a lid with a little water, then finished with dill. Recipes vary, but a small amount of olive oil is often used to soften the zucchini and carry the herb’s flavour.
The pieces turn tender and moist, while dill brings a fresh, grassy note. Serve it warm or at room temperature as a side, or with yogurt and bread for a light meal; it also fits naturally alongside grilled fish or other Mediterranean-style dishes. At 44 calories per 100 g, it is a light vegetable dish that provides fibre. Use just enough oil to coat the zucchini, and add lemon or extra fresh dill before serving for a brighter finish.
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 2
Minimally Processed
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.09g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.23g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.