Does Dried Zucchini Have the Same Amount of Carbs As Raw?

The popularity of the Atkins diet and similar plans encourages people to count the number of carbohydrates they consume. Vegetables such as zucchini do carbohydrates, but amounts differ depending on how the food is prepared. Dried zucchini is denser and contains more carbohydrates than the fresh version.

Raw Zucchini

• Vegetables, such as zucchini, have a relatively high carbohydrate content, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. There are 3.86 grams of carbohydrates in a cup of chopped, raw zucchini, according to the USDA's national nutrient database.

Dried Zucchini

• Some sources report an ounce of dried zucchini, the equivalent of two-fifths cup, has 18 grams of carbohydrates. A full cup has approximately 45 grams.

Dried Vegetables and Fruits

• Dried vegetables and fruits, such as dried zucchini, are higher in calories than fresh versions. Fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov notes that dried vegetables are high in fiber and carbohydrates and low in fat.