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
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Serving Size: 132g
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| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 25
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Calories from Fat 0
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% Daily Value* |
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Total Fat 0 |
0% |
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Cholesterol 0mg |
0% |
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Sodium 3mg |
0% |
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Total Carbohydrate 6g |
2% |
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Dietary Fiber 2g |
9% |
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Sugars 2g |
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Protein 1g |
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Vitamin A 0% |
Vitamin C 17% |
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Calcium 2% |
Iron 2% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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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.
Chayote Squash Tips & Trivia
- The chayote, a member of the gourd family, originated in Mexico and is used throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.