Courgette, raw

Courgette is a vegetable, described here in its raw form with the ends trimmed. It consists mainly of water and provides small amounts of carbohydrate, protein and fibre, along with vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, raw courgette contains 2.3g of carbohydrate, 1.3g of protein, 341mg of potassium and 34µg of folate.

Potassium contributes to normal nerve and muscle function, while folate is needed for normal blood cell formation. Raw courgette contains little fat or saturated fat and only trace amounts of salt. Added oil, butter or salt will change the nutritional content of a prepared dish. The full nutrient figures for raw courgette are shown in the tables below.