High in Antioxidants and Nutrients

Zucchini contains a variety of vitamins, minerals, and other useful plant chemicals. It also has trace levels of iron, calcium, zinc, and other B vitamins. Its high vitamin A concentration, in particular, may benefit your vision and immune system. Raw zucchini has a comparable nutritional profile as cooked zucchini, but it contains less vitamin A and more vitamin C, a component that is lost during cooking.

Antioxidants are abundant in zucchini. Antioxidants are plant chemicals that help protect your body from free radical damage. Carotenoids, such as lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene, are abundant in zucchini. These may improve your eyes, skin, and heart, as well as provide some protection against cancer, such as prostate cancer. According to research, the plant's skin has the highest quantities of antioxidants. Yellow zucchinis may contain somewhat more than light green zucchinis.