Calories in yellow squash
100g of yellow squash contain about 16 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| one yellow squash
| cup
| half cup
For example, a medium size yellow squash (196 g) contain about 31 calories.
This is about 2% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).
Yellow squash key facts
The nutrients that matter most in fruit and vegetables, per 100 g, compared with carrot.
| Nutrient (per 100 g) | Yellow Squash | Carrot a common vegetable |
| Sugar | 2.2 g | – |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 2.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 17 mg | 5.9 mg |
| Potassium | 262 mg | 320 mg |
- Sugar: 4.3 g in a medium size yellow squash, that is 1 sugar cube (4 g each).
- Yellow squash has 50% fewer calories than the typical vegetable on this site (32 kcal per 100 g is the median of vegetables).
Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.
Nutrition Facts
Yellow Squash
Serving size:
medium size yellow squash (196 g)
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medium size yellow squash (196 g) (196g)cup (113g)half cup (56.5g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Total Carbohydrates 6.57g
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* The % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in one serving of food contributes to your total daily diet. A 2000-calorie daily intake is used as a general guideline for nutrition advice.
Source of calories in yellow squash
67% CARBS
24% PROTEIN
8% FAT
To visualize how much 31 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of medium size yellow squash is similar to that of, for example:
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about yellow squash nutrition.
Per 100 g, Yellow squash is a good source of vitamin C (19% DV) and a good source of vitamin B6 (13% DV).
Vitamin C is needed for collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. The FDA Daily Value is 90 mg.
How many calories are in yellow squashes?
- Medium size yellow squash (196 g)31 kcal
- Cup of yellow squash (113g)18 kcal
- Half cup of yellow squash (56.5g)9 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of yellow squash5 kcal