Yellow straight-neck squash

Selection Information

Usage: Baked, fried, microwaved or steamed.

Selection: Also called yellow zucchini, good-quality yellow Straightneck 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 straight-neck squash is available year-round, with peaks in late spring and early summer.

Washington yellow zucchini is available July through September.

Yellow Straight-Neck Squash Nutritional Information

Serving size: 1/12 medium (5 oz.)
Calories 20
Fat 0 grams
Sodium 0 milligrams
Protein 1 gram
Carbohydrate 3 grams
Dietary Fiber 1 gram

% of U.S. RDA
Vitamin A 4
Vitamin C 25
Calcium 2
Iron 2