The more active you are, the more calories â per pound of your body weight â you require to maintain your weight. Harvard Medical School reports that inactive adults need about 13 calories per pound of their body weight daily, moderately active individuals require 16 calories per pound and active adults need about 18 calories per pound.
One cup of raw chopped zucchini squash contains 20 calories. Out of these 20 calories 75% of the calories come from carbohydrates, 16% calories come from proteins and just 9% calories are obtained from fat.
Or, enjoy a 3-cup serving of spaghetti squash for only 126 calories and 30 grams of carbohydrates. Do Not Toss the Squash Seeds. Squash seeds, including spaghetti squash seeds, can be roasted just like pumpkin seeds (pumpkin is a squash). The seeds are low-carb, nutritious, and delicious. Spaghetti Squash Storage Tips