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Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) are long tube shaped vegetables with a thin outer green or yellow skin and crisp white inner flesh with small edible seeds in the center.

How to choose: Look for younger, smaller, and thinner zucchini as they will have a more tender texture and taste. Younger zucchini will also have smaller seeds making them easier to be eaten.

Climate and origin: Zucchini and squash originated in the Americas and are very hardy plants that will grow in cold temperate to subtropical climates. (Zones 3-11 in the U.S.)

Taste: Zucchini has a mildly fragrant taste that is slightly sweet. Raw it has a crisp texture, and cooked it has a mushy texture.

Vitamins and other nutrients: Zucchini is low in calories and generally higher in vitamins A and C than other types of summer squash.

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Nutrition Facts Squash Summer Zucchini Includes Skin Raw Serving Size 100g Calories 16 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0.18g 0%     Saturated Fat 0.037g 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 10mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 3.35g 1%     Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%     Sugar 1.73g ~ Protein 1.21g ~ Vitamin A 4% • Vitamin C 28% Calcium 2% • Iron 2% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Vitamins   %DV Vitamin A 200IU 4%     Retinol equivalents 10μg ~     Retinol 0μg ~     Alpha-carotene 0μg ~     Beta-carotene 120μg ~     Beta-cryptoxanthin 0μg ~ Vitamin C 17mg 28% Vitamin E 0.12mg 0% Vitamin K 4.3μg 5% Vitamin B12 0μg 0% Thiamin 0.048mg 3% Riboflavin 0.142mg 8% Niacin 0.487mg 2% Pantothenic acid 0.155mg 2% Vitamin B6 0.218mg 11% Folate 29μg 7%     Folic Acid 0μg ~     Food Folate 29μg ~     Dietary Folate Equivalents 29μg ~ Choline 9.5mg ~ Lycopene 0μg ~ Lutein+zeazanthin 2125μg ~

Minerals   %DV Calcium 15mg 2% Iron 0.35mg 2% Magnesium 17mg 4% Phosphorus 38mg 4% Sodium 10mg 0% Potassium 262mg 7% Zinc 0.29mg 2% Copper 0.051mg 3% Manganese 0.175mg 9% Selenium 0.2μg 0% Water 94.64g ~ Ash 0.62g ~ Useful Stats Percent of Daily Calorie Target (2000 calories) 0.8% Percent Water Composition 94.64% Protein to Carb Ratio (g/g) 0.36g

Miscellaneous information: The flowers of zucchini are edible, have a bitter taste, crunchy texture, and are a great way to dress up a plate for a fancy meal.

Similar tasting produce: Summer squash, Eggplant

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