Who knew that this almost tasteless vegetable has so many nutrients?

Potassium – 135 mg
Phosphorus – 16 mg
Magnesium – 11 mg
Calcium - 11 mg
Iron – 0.57 mg
Zinc – 0.15 mg
Manganese – 0.057 mg
Sodium – 4 mg

                                              Also contains small amounts of selenium, and copper. in. Vitamin C – 14.1 mg
Niacin – 0.190 mg
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) – 0.017 mg
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) – 0.028 mg
Vitamin B6 – 0.040 mg
Folate – 8 mcg
Pantothenic Acid – 0.121 mg
Vitamin A – 19 IU

This is good cut up with watermelon, papaya, honeydew, and cantaloupe with chili powder in it. I haven’t tried it cooked though.