Is this a cucumber or zucchini?

Is this a cucumber or zucchini?

The first clue is the stem end of the fruit — zucchini has a woody stem at the end while a cucumber has a small, circular scar. Feel the two in your hand and you’ll notice cucumbers have a waxy skin, while zucchini skins are dull.

Is zucchini green squash?

Zucchini is generally deep green — though it can be golden yellow — while yellow squash is, well, bright yellow. Yellow squash (or zucchini) is the star of dishes as disparate as Summer Squash Soup with Basil, and Summer Squash and Bacon Galette.

Which is more nutritious zucchini or cucumber?

Zucchini is richer in vitamin B and vitamin C as compared to cucumbers. Both vegetables have relatively equal amounts of calcium but zucchini is richer than cucumbers in potassium and iron. Zucchini also has a higher amount of protein and fiber. On the other hand, zucchinis taste better when baked or stir-fried.

What is the green vegetable that looks like a cucumber?

1. Zucchini. Among all vegetables that look like cucumbers, zucchini takes the crown. In fact, the common dark-green variety of zucchini you can usually find in stores is so similar to cucumbers that the two fruits are often confused for each other.

Is a field cucumber a zucchini?

Cucumber plants (Latin name cucumis sativus) are members of the gourd family, which are together also known as cucurbitaceae. The zucchini plant is also a type of gourd, but of the species cucurbita pepo—the same as pumpkins and squashes.

How can you tell zucchini from green squash?

The easiest way to tell the two apart is color. Zucchini is generally deep green — though it can be golden yellow — while yellow squash is, well, bright yellow. Shape is another indicator. Zucchini is mainly straight, while yellow squash sports a bulbous bottom, which tapers as it gets toward the top.

What is the difference between green zucchini and yellow zucchini?

The only difference between yellow zucchini and green zucchini (besides the obvious color difference) is yellow zucchini is slightly sweeter in flavor. Use it any way you would use green zucchini — or mix the two for a colorful zucchini display.