Delica squashes are a source of beta-carotene, a red-orange pigment in the flesh that is converted into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A helps prevent vision loss, repairs cell damage, and maintains optimal organ functioning. The squashes also provide vitamin C to strengthen the immune system, fiber to regulate the digestive tract, copper to develop connective tissues, and other nutrients, including iron, magnesium, B vitamins, zinc, and phosphorus.