Squash, Acorn

About This Food

Acorn squash is a starchy vegetable that has a naturally sweet flavor. It is considered a winter squash, but will last months after being harvested. Predominantly, it is a great source of fiber, which helps promote gastrointestinal health and reduces your risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Acorn squash is packed with vitamin A and vitamin C - antioxidants that boost the system and can improve eye and skin health. The high levels of potassium and magnesium found in acorn squash can help to reduce stress and lower blood pressure.

Glycemic Load=4 

Special diets
  • Autoimmune Paleo Diet
  • Elimination Diet
  • Gluten-Free Diet
  • Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet
  • Grain-Free Diet
  • Low FODMAP Diet
  • Low Histamine Diet
  • Low Oxalate Diet
  • Paleo Diet (Light)
  • Paleo Diet (Strict)
  • Pescetarian Diet
  • Primal Diet
  • Vegetarian Diet
  • Whole Food
Benefits
Excellent Source of
  • VitaminC
Good Source of
  • Magnesium
  • Potassium
  • VitaminA
  • VitaminB6
  • Thiamin
  • Manganese
Preferences
  • No Red Meat
  • No Pork
  • No Eggs
  • No Shellfish
  • No Gluten
  • No Nuts
  • No Seeds
  • No Soy
  • No Dairy
  • No Poultry
  • No Corn
  • No Yeast
  • No Peanuts
  • No Fish
  • No Molds
  • No Coconut
  • No Pseudograins
  • No Citrus
  • No Nightshade
  • No Legumes
  • No Grains
  • Low Carbohydrate
  • Low Cholesterol
  • Low Fat
  • Low Sodium
  • Low Sugars
  • Low Saturated Fat
Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 cup(s) cubessquash

Calories: 56

Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 1 : 1

Macronutrients
Amount
Total Fat
0.14 g
Saturated Fat
0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.06 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
36 g
ALA
36 mg
EPA, DHA
0 mg, 0 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
14.59 g
Net Carbohydrate
12.49 g
Sugars
0 g
Fiber
2.1 g
Protein
1.12 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Macronutrients
Amount
% Daily Value*
Vitamin A
513.8 IU
10%
Vitamin C
15.4 mg
26%
Vitamin D
0 IU
0%
Vitamin E
0 IU
0%
Vitamin B6
0.22 mg
11%
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
0%
Vitamin K
0 mg
0%
Folate
23.8 mcg
6%
Niacin
0.98 mg
5%
Riboflavin
0.01 mg
1%
Thiamin
0.2 mg
13%
Choline
0 mg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
46.2 mg
5%
Copper
0.09 mg
4%
Iron
0.98 mg
5%
Magnesium
44.8 mg
11%
Manganese
0.23 mg
12%
Phosphorous
50.4 mg
5%
Potassium
485.8 mg
14%
Selenium
0.7 mcg
1%
Sodium
4.2 mg
0%
Zinc
0.18 mg
1%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-carotene
308 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin
53.2 mcg
Lycopene
0 mcg
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