Spaghetti squash facts for kids
| Spaghetti squash |
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 Fruit of a yellow-skinned cultivar |
| Species |
| Cucurbita pepo |
| Origin |
| North America and Central America |
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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| Energy | 130 kJ (31 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 6.91 g |
| - Sugars | 2.76 g |
| - Dietary fiber | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 0.57 g |
| Protein | 0.64 g |
| Vitamin A equiv. | 6 μg (1%) |
| - beta-carotene | 64 μg (1%) |
| Thiamine (Vit. B1) | 0.037 mg (3%) |
| Riboflavin (Vit. B2) | 0.018 mg (1%) |
| Niacin (Vit. B3) | 0.95 mg (6%) |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.36 mg (7%) |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101 mg (8%) |
| Folate (Vit. B9) | 12 μg (3%) |
| Vitamin C | 2.1 mg (4%) |
| Vitamin E | 0.13 mg (1%) |
| Calcium | 23 mg (2%) |
| Iron | 0.31 mg (2%) |
| Magnesium | 12 mg (3%) |
| Manganese | 0.125 mg (6%) |
| Phosphorus | 12 mg (2%) |
| Potassium | 108 mg (2%) |
| Zinc | 0.19 mg (2%) |
| Link to USDA Database entry Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient database |
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The spaghetti squash (Cucurbita pepo) is an oblong seed-bearing variety of winter squash. The fruit can range either from ivory to yellow or orange in color. The orange varieties have a higher carotene content. Its center contains many large seeds. Its flesh is bright yellow or orange. When raw, the flesh is solid and similar to other raw squash; when cooked, the flesh falls away from the fruit in ribbons or strands like spaghetti.
Nutrition
It is a superfood that contains lots of nutrients, including folic acid, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin C, It is low in calories, averaging 42 calories per 1-cup (155 grams) serving.
Images for kids
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Unprepared
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Cooked
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Male flower
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Female flower
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Being sold at a Greengrocer in Japan
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