Classic Zucchini Bread

Classic Zucchini Bread is a moist, sweet quick bread from the United States, traditionally made with grated zucchini, flour, sugar, oil or butter, eggs, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It emerged as a popular home-baking recipe in the mid-20th century, often used to incorporate summer garden surplus.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This bread is typically high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of sugar, while providing some dietary fiber and key nutrients like potassium and manganese from the zucchini. A standard slice contains roughly 200-250 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	16 g
Sodium	180 mg
Potassium	90 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Selenium	4 mcg
Copper	0.1 mg

Per 1 slice (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a beloved example of American 'quick bread' baking, prized for its ability to transform a vegetable into a treat. Nutritionally, the zucchini adds moisture and nutrients without a strong vegetable flavor, making it a stealthy way to add some produce to a baked good.