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Chayote Squash


Selection Information


Usage: Use like a squash - steam, bake, stuff or fry.


Selection: Also called vegetable pear and christophene, good-quality chayote will be firm, unblemished and light to medium-green in color. The skin may be either smooth or rough.


Avoid: Avoid product that is soft or blemished.


Seasonal Information


Chayote squash is available year-round, peaking September through May.


Chayote Squash Nutritional Information



Serving Size: 132g

Amount Per Serving

 
Calories 25
Calories from Fat 0

 

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0

0% 

Cholesterol 0mg

0% 

Sodium 3mg

0% 

Total Carbohydrate 6g

2% 

Dietary Fiber 2g

9%

Sugars 2g

 

Protein 1g

 

Vitamin A 0%

Vitamin C 17%

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.

Source: PMA's Labeling Facts


Chayote Squash is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It's also a good source of Niacin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid, Magnesium and Potassium, and an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Zinc, Copper and Manganese.


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