Yellow squash
Nutrition Facts*
Based on a 2000 calorie diet per servingServing size: 1 c. (127g)
DV %
1.2
--
1.6
5.1
0.5
0
2.6
0.1
Calories: 24.1
Total Sugars: 4.5g
Carb.: 4.9g
Fiber: 1.3g
Total Fats: 0.3g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 1.3g
Sodium: 2.5mg
*Data provided by USDA
This category of summer squash includes yellow straightneck or crookneck squash. yellow squash is a summer squash with a mild, sweet flesh and thin, tender skin. Yellow squash is mostly cultivated in the United States in mild weather, and grows on vines that reach about 2 feet (90cm) in height.
Yellow squash can be baked, fried, microwaved, boiled or steamed.
When selecting, choose squash that are firm with a skin free of blemishes or bruises.