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Squash, Acorn

Food Squash, Acorn
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Description Selecting & Storing Special Diets Benefits Nutrition & Macros
Description

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 

Selecting & Storing

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 & Macros
Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 cup(s) cubessquash

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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
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
Vitamins
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
Tags:
autoimmune paleo elimination gluten-free gluten-free/dairy-free grain-free low fodmap low histamine low oxalate paleo (light) paleo (strict) pescetarian primal vegetarian whole food no citrus no coconut no corn no dairy no eggs no fish no gluten no grains no legumes no molds no nightshade no nuts no peanuts no pork no poultry no pseudograins no red meat no seeds no shellfish no soy no yeast
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