Comparison of Zucchini to Yellow Squash

Zucchini and yellow squash are summer squashes.

Two favorite summer squash varieties are zucchini and yellow squash. Zucchini and summer squash have soft outer skin and the tender vegetables easily work with many types of dishes.

Appearance

Zucchini have a long, slender shape with green color. Yellow squash come in two varieties, crookneck and straightneck. Both have a light yellow color, and the top of the crookneck squash curves to a slender point.

Flavor

Yellow squash can have a slightly sweeter flavor than zucchini, especially when not fully ripe. The slightly firmer flesh of a zucchini gives it a fuller and stronger flavor.

Texture

The texture of a yellow squash is slightly more watery than the firmer flesh of a zucchini. Both have an off-white color flesh that holds up well to slicing.

Benefits

Both zucchini and yellow squash have high levels of vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin A and fiber. They also have few calories per serving and are easy to prepare.

References

• The World's Healthiest Foods: Squash, Summer
• Recipe Tips: All About Summer Squash