Many people mistakenly believe that zucchini and zucchini are the same vegetable, with different names..
It is true that both the first and second actually represent vegetables.But they are not the same thing – they are different..
What is zucchini? A variety of pumpkin.As a rule, it is outwardly monochromatic, that is, without stripes or spots.
And zucchini is an Italian variation of zucchini.Its peel is dark green, sometimes (and often) with stripes.
Compared to zucchini, the taste of zucchini is softer and more delicate, while the former is crispier and more elastic.
While zucchini can be sweet or slightly bitter, zucchini is always «neutral» and fresh in this regard.
What they have in common is that they contain few calories – only 16 kcal per hundred grams.
Zucchini contains more potassium and vitamins B1, B6, B2; zucchini contains vitamins B1, B2, B9, A, E, PP and iron.
Doctors recommend consuming both vegetables to ensure the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system and prevent heart disease.
And the dietary fiber they have nourishes the intestinal microflora and reduces cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
