The zucchini belongs(concerns) to the same species(kind) that the gourd. Nevertheless, he(she) presents nourishing own(proper) properties. His(her,your) principal component is the water, followed(consecutive) by the carbohydrates and small quantities of fat and proteins. All that, joined his(her,your) moderate contribution of fiber, turns to the zucchini in a food of low caloric, suitable contribution to include in the persons' diet with overweight. In relation with his(her,your) content vitamínico, stands out the discreet presence of folatos, followed(consecutive) by the vitamin C. Also it(he,she) contains vitamins of the group B as(like) B1, B2 and B6, but in minor quantities. The gourd is characterized by his(her,your) high place contained in thread - carotenos (provitamina A), something that does not happen with the zucchini.