- The flower of the zucchini plant is also edible.
- The word zucchini comes from ‘zucca’ the Italian word for squash.
- August 8th is National Zucchini Day.
- Zucchini are 95% water. They’re a super low-cal snack at just 25 calories each.
- Biggest is NOT best. The most flavorful zucchinis are small- to medium-sized.
- Did you know the world’s largest zucchini on record was 69 1/2 inches long, and weighed 65 lbs?
- Zucchini contains more potassium than bananas.
- One zucchini has only 25 calories (in comparison, a baked potato has 130 calories).
- Zucchini are low in sodium, contain no saturated fats, and are cholesterol-free.
- They are rich in vitamin C and manganese.
- The peel is a good source of dietary fiber and may help in reducing constipation.
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