Crookneck squash is type of summer squash like Zucchini. It is a medium sized squash and has a delicate yellow skin. Crookneck squash has a light yellow skin and has edible seeds spread across it.
As implied by its name, the shape of the crookneck squash is curved along its slim neck and widens at the base. The flavor profiles of crookneck flesh is mild, buttery, and nutty
Scientific name of Crookneck Squash
Cucurbita moschata
Other names of Crookneck Squash
- Crookneck gourd
- Yellow squash
Nutrition facts of Crookneck Squash
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.27 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 1.01 | GRAM | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.88 | GRAM | 1% |
| Fiber | 1 | GRAM | 4% |
Calories by source in Crookneck Squash:
- Calories by carbohydrate in Crookneck = 75%
- Calories by fat in Crookneck = 12%
- Calories by protein in Crookneck = 13%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Crookneck Squash:
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Crookneck = 44%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Crookneck = 49%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Crookneck = 7%
Detailed vitamin profile of Crookneck Squash, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart at the end of the article.
Detailed mineral profile of Crookneck Squash, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart at the end of the article.
Check freshness in Crookneck Squash
- Undamaged skin
- Should not be squishy. Should be dense and heavy for its size
- Should have shine and feel slippery to the touch and not sticky
- Avoid crookneck squash with blemishes and cracks
- Over mature crookneck squash is more orangish in colour and has more prominent and bigger bumps
Availability of Crookneck Squash
- Generally crookneck squash is available round the year
How to store Crookneck Squash
- Immature yellow crookneck squash is delicate and has a short shelf life, so it should be used as soon as possible after harvest
- Avoid heat and sunlight while storing crookneck squash
- Refrigerated crookneck squash can last for 1 weeks
- Wrap the crookneck squash in plastic bag when storing in the refrigerator
Complete nutrition facts of Crookneck Squash
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