Our produce
Zucchini
We produce zucchini (also know as a courgette) from mid to late December to first frost, supplying both wholesale and retail markets, including many nationwide supermarkets.
Varieties Grown
Fresh cut
Availability
Dec – June
Nutritional Highlights
- Good source of vitamin C
- Source of folate
- Source of niacin
- One of the highest potassium containing vegetables
Selection and Storage
Choose zucchini that is blemish free and has a vibrant, rich colour.
A size of 16-20cm long is when they're at their best.
Avoid any signs of softening or withering.
Store zucchini in the refrigerator in a plastic bag between 2-4 degrees Celsius. Use within 7 days.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: ½ cup diced - 111.8g
Calories: 13
| Average Quantity per serving | % Daily intake per serving | Average Quantity per 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kJ/Cal) | 63/15 | 0.7% | 56/13 |
| Protein (g) | 2.0 | 4% | 1.8 |
| Fat, total (g) | 0.2 | 0.3% | 0.2 |
| - saturated (g) | trace | 0% | trace |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 0.7 | 0.2% | 0.6 |
| sugars (g) | 0.7 | 0.7% | 0.6 |
| Dietary fibre (g) | 1.2 | 4% | 1.1 |
| Sodium (mg) | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 12.3 | 31% RDI* | 11.0 |
| Folate (µg) | 25 | 12% RDI* | 22 |
| Niacin (mg) | 11 | 11% RDI* | 1 |
| Potassium (mg) | 413 | 370 | |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 0.91 | 9% RDI* | 0.81 |
| Vitamin A Equiv. (µg) | 55 | 7% RDI* | 49 |
| Iron (mg) | 0.6 | 5% RDI* | 0.5 |
| Thiamin (mg) | trace | 0% RDI* | trace |
| Riboflavin (mg) | trace | 0% RDI* | trace |
Percentage Daily Intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ. Your daily Intakes may be higher or lower depending on your energy needs. *Recommended Dietary Intake (Average Adult) Source: The Concise New Zealand Food Composition Tables, 10th Edition, Plant & Food Research - 2014
