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Recipe: The Nutritional facts of Squash

The nutritional content of various types squash is detailed below:

Acorn Squash:

  • Calories: 115 per cup (cubed)
  • Carbohydrates: 29.9g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 2.3g
  • Fat: 0.3g
  • Vitamins and Minerals: High in magnesium, potassium, manganese, vitamin C, and iron

Butternut Squash:

  • Calories: 82 per cup (cubed)
  • Carbohydrates: 21.5g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.6g
  • Protein: 1.8g
  • Fat: 0.1g
  • Vitamins and Minerals: Very high in vitamin A (127% DV), vitamin C (34% DV), vitamin B6, and vitamin

Delicata Squash:

  • Calories: 39 per cup
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.7g
  • Protein: 1.1g
  • Fat: 0.2g
  • Vitamins and Minerals: Contains vitamin C (16% DV), vitamin B6 (11% DV), and potassium (9% DV

Spaghetti Squash:

  • Calories: 31 per cup
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 0.6g
  • Fat: 0.6g
  • Vitamins and Minerals: Includes vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese

Squash varieties offer various health benefits, including being rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals while being relatively low in calories. These nutritional profiles make squash a healthy addition to many diets.