Yellow Crook-Neck Squash

Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo

Selection Information

Usage: Baked, fried, microwaved or steamed.

Selection: Good-quality yellow crookneck should be firm, smooth-skinned and small in size. The surface will shiny and bright yellow 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

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

Yellow Crook-Neck Squash Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 cup, sliced (130g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 25	Calories from Fat 3
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	3%
Saturated Fat Fat 0g	1%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	10%
Sugars 1g
Protein
Vitamin A 4%	Vitamin C 18%
Calcium 3%	Iron 3%
*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

Squash is low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol and Sodium. It's also a good source of Vitamin A, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Calcium, Iron and Phosphorus, and a great source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper and Manganese.