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Low-calorie zucchini sautéed with butter
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Zucchini sautéed with butter (150 g) has 93 calories. That works out to 62 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.3 g of carbs, 2 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 14.3 mg of Vitamin C covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
93
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
6.3g
· 2% DV
Protein
2g
· 4% DV
Fat
7.2g
· 9% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 26% · Protein 8% · Fat 66%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 93 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.2 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.35 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 63 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.3 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
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 serving (medium) | 150 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 11 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (medium) | 54 g | 33 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 56 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 62 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 120 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 112 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 136 kcal |
Calculated from 62 calories per 100 g.
To make zucchini sautéed with butter, slice the zucchini evenly and cook it in melted butter in a wide pan over medium heat. Stir occasionally and stop when the pieces are tender but still hold their shape; season with salt and pepper.
Keep zucchini sautéed with butter from getting watery by drying the zucchini well and using a hot, roomy pan. Cook uncovered and avoid crowding the slices; too much zucchini at once releases moisture and steams rather than sautés.
No, you usually do not need to peel zucchini for zucchini sautéed with butter. Rinse and dry the zucchini, then trim the ends; the skin helps the slices keep their shape. Peel only if the skin is unusually tough or damaged.
Dill, parsley, and thyme all work well in zucchini sautéed with butter. Add delicate herbs such as dill or parsley near the end so their flavor stays fresh; thyme can go into the pan earlier while the zucchini cooks.
Yes, garlic is a good addition to zucchini sautéed with butter. Stir minced garlic in the melted butter briefly before adding the zucchini, but do not let it brown; browned garlic can taste bitter by the time the zucchini is done.
Zucchini sautéed with butter pairs well with grilled chicken, fish, eggs, or a grain such as rice. For a simple vegetarian meal, serve it with crusty bread and a spoonful of yogurt or another cool, tangy sauce.
Yes, yellow summer squash can replace zucchini in zucchini sautéed with butter. It cooks in much the same way, though its shape and flavor differ slightly. Cut it into similar-sized pieces so everything softens at the same rate.
Store leftover zucchini sautéed with butter in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within about three days. Chill it promptly rather than leaving it out, and reheat gently in a skillet to avoid turning the pieces mushy.
You can freeze zucchini sautéed with butter, but the zucchini is likely to become softer and release water after thawing. Freeze it in an airtight container once cool, then use it in soup or a cooked dish rather than expecting its original texture.
Yes, you can make zucchini sautéed with butter ahead, but it tastes best freshly cooked because zucchini softens as it sits. For better texture, slice the zucchini in advance and sauté it shortly before serving.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
14.25mg · 16% DV
B6
0.24mg · 14% DV
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
Folate
36µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.27mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
375mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
51mg · 7% DV
Sodium
63mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 93 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Zucchini sautéed with butter is a simple Turkish home-style dish: sliced or chopped zucchini is cooked in a pan with butter until tender. The mild flavour of the vegetable stays at the forefront, while the butter gives it a rounded, savoury richness. It is easy to make with zucchini in season and works well as a straightforward vegetable side.
In Turkey it is commonly served warm alongside a main dish, and pairs naturally with rice or yoghurt. It is relatively light for a cooked side, though the butter adds fat; a 100 g portion has about 62 calories. Use a modest amount of butter if you want a lighter result, or serve it with beans or another protein-rich dish to make the meal more filling.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not 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
4.35g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.