Zucchini
Selection Information
Usage: Raw in vegetable platters, cooked, steamed, fried, baked or microwaved.
Selection: Good-quality zucchini should be firm, smooth-skinned and small in size. The surface will shiny and dark-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
Zucchini is available year-round, with peaks in late spring and early summer.
Washington zucchini is available July through September.
Zucchini Squash Nutritional Information
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Serving Size: 124g (raw, includes skin)
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| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 20
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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 12mg |
1% |
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Total Carbohydrate 4g |
1% |
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Dietary Fiber 1g |
5% |
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Sugars 2g |
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Protein 2g |
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Vitamin A 5% |
Vitamin C 35% |
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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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Zucchini Squash is low in Saturated Fat and Sodium, and very low in Cholesterol. It's also a good source of Protein, Vitamin A, Thiamin, Niacin, Phosphorus and Copper, and an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium and Manganese.