Vegetables · per 100g
A versatile summer squash with a mild, watery flesh and tender skin, courgettes provide a low-calorie base for diverse culinary applications while contributing to a high-density vegetable intake.
Vitamin C, Folate
Iodine, Magnesium
Biotin, Iodine
Vitamin C, Copper
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
Botanically a fruit, the courgette was developed in Italy in the late 19th century, long after its squash ancestors were first brought to Europe from the Americas.
Standout nutrients
Total Lignans
Folate
Water
Seasonality
Diet
Sustainability
Low greenhouse gas emissions, though water usage can be high in arid regions.
Storage
Refrigerate
5–7 days
Store in a paper bag in the vegetable drawer to manage moisture.
Flavour
Harmonized from 3 validated sources
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