Stuffed Zucchini
The most balanced warm home-cooked dish: a thin, watery courgette shell around a rich filling of minced meat and a little rice, giving it a low glycemic index (45) and very few calories.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
A complete meal that suits diabetes and weight-loss diets; two stuffed courgettes in a tomato, garlic and mint broth fill you up completely without feeling heavy.
Best preparation methods
Make the filling 70% lean minced meat and only 30% rice, and cook it in a natural tomato, garlic and dried-mint sauce without sweetened tomato paste from a tin.
Important Nutritional Note
For people with diabetes or insulin resistance, it is always recommended to consider the total glycemic load (GL) of the meal rather than relying on the glycemic index alone.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (200 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 145 kcal | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13 g |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g | 36 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 15 g | 30 g |
| Fat | 5.5 g | 11 g |
| Dietary fibre | 3 g | 6 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Arabic dishes with a glycemic index (24), it ranks 14 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
Is Stuffed Zucchini good for weight loss?
It can be included in moderation: it contains 3 g of fibre per 100 g, which supports fullness, and a 200 g portion gives 290 kcal.
How does Stuffed Zucchini affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 45 (Low), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 200 g portion has a glycemic load of 13.5 (Medium), so it is best combined with protein or fibre-rich vegetables.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Stuffed Zucchini?
A typical 200 g portion of Stuffed Zucchini provides about 290 kcal, 13 g protein, 36 g carbohydrate, 11 g fat and 6 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.