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Scallopini Squash


Scientific Binomial Name: Cucurbita pepo

This small variety of summer squash offers a creamy, and mildly nutty flavor. It gets its name from its scalloped edges.


Selection Information


Usage: Baked, microwaved, sauted, stir-fried, steamed, or pan fried. It's scooped out husk is sometimes used to hold other foods.

Selection: Also called summer squash and pattypan squash, good-quality scallopini should be firm, smooth-skinned and small in size. The surface will shiny and light green in color.

Avoid: Avoid product that is soft, wrinkled, blemished or dull in appearance. Large squash will be less tender than smaller product.


Seasonal Information


Scallopini squash is available year-round, with peaks in late spring and early summer.


Scallopini Squash Nutritional Information


Serving Size: 968g Cooked Scallopini

Amount Per Serving

 

Calories 200
Calories from Fat 14.81

 

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.65g

2.5% 

  Saturated Fat 0.34g

1.7% 

  Trans Fat 0g

0% 

  Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g

 

  Monounsaturated Fat 0.13g

 

Cholesterol 0mg

0% 

Sodium 9.68mg

0.4% 

Total Carbohydrate 31.94g

10.6% 

Dietary Fiber 18.39g

73.6%

Sugars 13.55g

 

Protein 9.97g

 

Vitamin A 16.5%

Vitamin C 174.2%

Calcium 14.5%

Iron 17.7%

*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


 


Scallopini is very low in fat and very low in Cholesterol and Sodium. It's an excellent source of fiber and Vitamins A and C as well as Calcium and Iron.









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