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The zucchini (/ z u ˈ k iː n i / ⓘ; pl.: zucchini or zucchinis), [1] courgette (/ k ʊər ˈ ʒ ɛ t /) or baby marrow (Cucurbita pepo) [2] is a summer squash, a vining herbaceous plant whose fruit are harvested when their immature seeds and epicarp (rind) are still soft and edible.
Zucchini (and its close cousin, yellow squash) has a super-low calorie count—27 calories per cup—and loads of culinary potential. Don’t be afraid to get creative (or go for seconds).
Zucchini (courgette) and marrow, respectively immature and mature fruits of the same variety of C. pepo; Other summer squashes include the C. moschata varieties: Aehobak [6] Tromboncino or zucchetta [4]
Growing marrow Flower of marrow. A marrow is the mature fruit of certain Cucurbita pepo cultivars used as a vegetable. The immature fruit of the same or similar cultivars is called courgette (in Britain, Iran, Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Singapore, Malaysia and New Zealand) or zucchini (in North America, Japan, Australia, the Czech Republic, Italy, Germany and Austria). [1]
Nutrition: 1,520 calories, 106 g fat (41 g sat fat), 1,800 mg sodium, 47 g carbs (0 g fiber, 34 g sugar), 98 g protein. Perhaps one of their most notable menu items, the baby back ribs pack one of ...
Stick to low-carb veggies like leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, asparagus and peppers, and of course low-sugar foods like berries and unsweetened drinks. As previously stated, you'll ...
Finely chopped broccoli and cauliflower florets, grated zucchini, roasted sweet potato cubes, leafy greens (like arugula, spinach, or kale), or chopped carrots work well in bowls.
FoodData Central is USDA's integrated data system that contains five types of data containing information on food and nutrient profiles: [6] Standard Reference, using earlier approaches to determining nutrient profiles of foods in the marketplace, provides a comprehensive list of values for nutrients and food components that are derived from calculations and analyses.