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Water. 94 g. † Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults, [1] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies. [2] Crookneck squash, also known as yellow squash, is a cultivar of Cucurbita pepo, [3] the species that also includes some pumpkins and most other summer squashes.
Raw winter squash (such as acorn or butternut) is 90% water, 9% carbohydrates, 1% protein.It contains negligible fat (table), except in the oil-rich seeds.In a 100 gram reference amount, it supplies 34 calories and is a moderate source (10-19% of the Daily Value, DV) of vitamin C (15% DV) and vitamin B6 (12% DV), with no other micronutrients in significant content (table).
Cucurbita (Latin for ' gourd ') [3][4] is a genus of herbaceous fruits in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae (also known as cucurbits or cucurbi), native to the Andes and Mesoamerica. Five edible species are grown and consumed for their flesh and seeds. They are variously known as squash, pumpkin, or gourd, depending on species, variety, and local ...
Banana Squash. This winter variety can have skin that is pink, orange, or yellow. "It has a smooth flesh with a more subtle flavor than butternut," Sutin said.
Summer Squash Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell FYI, there’s a plethora of different types of summer squash : green and yellow zucchini, cousa squash, crookneck squash and patty pan squash.
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Gymnopetalum calyculatum Miq. Cucurbita moschata is a species originating in either Central America or northern South America. [2] It includes cultivars known as squash or pumpkin. C. moschata cultivars are generally more tolerant of hot, humid weather than cultivars of C. maxima or C. pepo. They also generally display a greater resistance to ...
Cucurbita pepo is a cultivated plant of the genus Cucurbita. It yields varieties of winter squash and pumpkin, but the most widespread varieties belong to the subspecies Cucurbita pepo subsp. pepo, called summer squash. [3] It has been domesticated in the Americas for thousands of years. [4]