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sistabec

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Chayote Squash
« on: May 11, 2011, 08:51:19 AM »
Does anyone know the nutritional value of this squash?
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Re: Chayote Squash
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2011, 01:32:38 PM »
Hi sistabec! :)

Since we don't have it around here, I've never looked it up.

After some digging, I found this.
http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/nutrition-calories/food/generic/chayote-squash/
Looks like about 3 net grams per half cup.

It seems that livestrong.com's "verified" info is fairly accurate.
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Re: Chayote Squash
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2011, 08:02:36 PM »
TY sooo much! I tried it last night for the 1st time after reading in FTS that it was a replacement for a baked potato. IT REALLY WAS! I was shocked. Such an odd looking veggie who would have ever thunk it? ;D
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Re: Chayote Squash
« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2011, 02:47:11 PM »
There is a recipe on here that one of the gals used chayote and made a baked apple dish. ;)
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Re: Chayote Squash
« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2011, 03:33:20 PM »
I cant find it at any stores  :(
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Re: Chayote Squash
« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2011, 07:16:07 PM »
I buy it at walmart Jo.If you do find one plant it. Doug did that one year and we had more squash than we could eat! ;D
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Re: Chayote Squash
« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2011, 07:20:26 PM »
When I've described it to people, I tell them to look for the squash that looks like a green BUTT!
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Re: Chayote Squash
« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2011, 08:55:17 PM »
Shouldnt it be by the other squash ?
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Re: Chayote Squash
« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2011, 09:46:09 AM »
Umpa - plant the whole squash?  I bought some this weekend to give them a try. 
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Re: Chayote Squash
« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2013, 05:22:52 AM »
Can you share own experience?
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Re: Chayote Squash
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2013, 08:53:14 AM »
Welcome Vicky! I am Umpa,Dougs wife if I can help you please ask.What would you like more info on? :)
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Re: Chayote Squash
« Reply #11 on: December 13, 2014, 03:20:09 AM »
 I am getting delicious acorn squash from my local food coop. I cut it in half, clean it out, micro-wave, and sometimes eat it all - skin included. Couldn't be simpler. My only question is: Does anyone know the nutritional value of the skin? Should I just use the values in the Spark food tracker, and count the skin, along with the insides? Thanks.
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Re: Chayote Squash
« Reply #12 on: December 13, 2014, 07:33:43 AM »
The nutritional value as listed icludes the skin.I love acorn squash but its a little high in carbs so I measure it out.I just have a smaller serving and I eat the skin too! ;)
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