Did you know Zucchini is a favorite among low-carb dieters and anyone who wants to lose weight fast, zucchini has a very low score on the glycemic index. Due to its high water percentage, zucchini is low in calories, carbs and sugars, but high in essential nutrients like potassium, manganese, and antioxidants like vitamin C and vitamin A. Zucchini is a great vegetable that has many uses. Our most recent favorite is to make it into veggie noodles for spaghetti. Awesome and a creative way to get children to eat their veggies.