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Low-calorie, fiber-rich, vitamin and mineral-packed sautéed vegetables
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Zucchini & carrot sautéed (120 g) has 50 calories. That works out to 42 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.6 g of carbs, 1.4 g of protein, 1.4 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 504 µg of Vitamin A covers 56% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Zucchini & carrot sautéed is a simple vegetable dish made by cooking sliced zucchini and carrot in a pan until tender, usually with a little oil. It can be seasoned with herbs, garlic or onion, but the vegetables’ mild, naturally sweet flavours are the main appeal.
Serve it warm as a side with grains, beans, eggs or grilled foods, or add it to a lunch bowl. The zucchini turns soft while the carrot keeps a little bite, making the dish light and easy to pair. It provides fibre and useful vitamins and minerals, with about 42 calories per 100 g. For a lighter version, use just enough oil to coat the pan; a spoonful of yogurt or a hearty protein-rich side makes it a more filling meal.
Selected: 100 g
42
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
7.2g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fat
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 65% · Protein 11% · Fat 24%
Vitamins
Vitamin A
420µg · 47% DV
Vitamin C
13mg · 14% DV
Vitamin K
13µg · 11% DV
B6
0.12mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
290mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
32mg · 5% DV
Magnesium
18mg · 4% DV
Calcium
29mg · 3% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 42 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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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.
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.18g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.09g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.12g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
To make sautéed zucchini and carrots, cook thinly sliced carrots in a little oil first, then add the zucchini. Stir-fry until the vegetables are tender but still hold their shape, and season near the end.
Yes, you can use frozen zucchini and carrots, but thaw and drain them well first. They release more moisture than fresh vegetables, so cook them in a hot, uncrowded pan to avoid a watery result.
Keep sautéed zucchini and carrots from getting mushy by cutting them evenly and cooking them briefly over fairly high heat. Add the zucchini after the carrots, and avoid covering the pan, which traps steam.
No, you usually do not need to peel zucchini for sautéed zucchini and carrots. Wash it well and slice it with the skin on; the pieces hold together better during cooking.
Garlic, black pepper, thyme, parsley, and a squeeze of lemon work well with sautéed zucchini and carrots. Add fresh herbs and lemon after cooking so their flavors stay bright.
Serve sautéed zucchini and carrots with rice, couscous, pasta, or crusty bread for a simple meal. They also make an easy vegetable side for roasted chicken, fish, tofu, or beans.
Yes, garlic is a good addition to sautéed zucchini and carrots. Add minced garlic after the carrots have started softening, then cook briefly before adding the zucchini so the garlic does not burn.
Yes, you can make sautéed zucchini and carrots ahead and refrigerate them in a covered container for about 3 days. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, using a skillet to limit extra moisture.
Yes, chicken turns sautéed zucchini and carrots into a more substantial one-pan meal. Cook bite-size chicken pieces fully in the pan first, set them aside, then sauté the vegetables and stir the chicken back in.
Yes, sautéed zucchini and carrots can be frozen, although the zucchini may be softer after thawing. Cool the vegetables, portion them into airtight containers, and reheat them in a pan rather than serving them uncooked.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.