Overview
About Zucchini
Zucchini (courgette) is a mild summer squash that stays clean on histamine, oxalates, gluten, nickel and sulfites.
Its flags are moderate: a FODMAP grade of C that means it is low FODMAP only in smaller servings, moderate salicylates (C), and a high lectin grade (E) that lives mostly in the skin and seeds. In a modest portion it is one of the easier vegetables for a sensitive gut.
Sensitivities
How Zucchini scores
Watch for
What trips people up
- FODMAP graded C: low FODMAP in a small serving (Monash caps it around 65 g), higher if you eat a big plate
- Graded high in lectins (E), mostly in the peel and seeds, so peeling helps lectin-sensitive eaters
- Moderate salicylates (graded C), a minor flag on a strict salicylate elimination diet
Diet fit
Where it fits
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FAQ
Common questions about Zucchini
Is zucchini low FODMAP?
Zucchini is low FODMAP in a small serving, about 65 g per Monash, and climbs into moderate territory in larger amounts because of its polyol content. Keep the portion modest and it is a safe low FODMAP vegetable.
Is zucchini high in lectins?
It grades high on lectins (E), but they concentrate in the skin and seeds. Peeling and deseeding, or cooking it well, reduces the load, and most people who are not specifically lectin sensitive tolerate zucchini easily.
Does zucchini have salicylates?
Zucchini is moderate (graded C) on salicylates, not high. That is only a concern on a strict salicylate elimination diet; for most people it is a low-reactivity vegetable.
References
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Ratings reflect the Triggerbites ingredient database and may vary with portion size and preparation.