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Brown-Sugar-Glazed Winter Squash - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Brown-Sugar-Glazed Winter Squash Recipe

Brown-Sugar-Glazed Winter Squash has a high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 83.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 5.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Brown-Sugar-Glazed Winter Squash has been given a composite ranking of 86, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein5%
 Calories from Fat27%
 Calories from Carbs68%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A15 IU0.3%Mid 40%Average
Retinol29.7 mcg
Vitamin C29.7 mg49.5%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D2.7 IU0.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.25 mg16.6%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.7 mg8.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.25 mg12.5%Top 30%High
Folate38.4 mcg9.6%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.5 mg5%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium72.6 mg7.3%Top 30%High
Iron1 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium48.6 mg12.2%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus47.9 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.5 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium7.8 mg0.3%Bottom 10%Very Low
Zinc0.25 mg1.7%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.25 mg12.5%Top 30%High
Selenium0.75 mcg1.1%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20.7 g6.9%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.8 g11.3%Top 30%High
Sugars7.2 g
Glucose1.5 mg
Fructose1.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1.4 g2.9%Bottom 30%Low
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.2 mg
Glutamic Acid0.2 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.7 g5.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.3 g11.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 448 Calories from Fat 134

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.9 g 22.9%

Saturated Fat 9.2 g 46%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 38.1 mg 12.7%

Sodium 31.3 mg 1.3%

Total Carbohydrates 83.1 g 27.7%

Dietary Fiber 11.3 g45.2%

Sugars 29 g

Protein 5.8 g 11.6%

Vitamin A 1.2% Vitamin C 198.3%

Calcium 29.1% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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