buttrrnut squash has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
The food contains 21.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 1.8 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 96, for buttrrnut squash, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 5% | |
Calories from Fat | 40% | |
Calories from Carbs | 55% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 14350 IU | 287% | ||
Vitamin C | 31 mg | 51.6% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.84 mg | 2.8% | ||
Thiamin | 0.15 mg | 9.8% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.03 mg | 2% | ||
Niacin | 2 mg | 9.9% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.25 mg | 12.7% | ||
Folate | 38.8 mcg | 9.7% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.74 mg | 7.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 84 mg | 8.4% | ||
Iron | 1.2 mg | 6.9% | ||
Magnesium | 59.6 mg | 14.9% | ||
Phosphorus | 55 mg | 5.5% | ||
Potassium | 582.2 mg | 16.6% | ||
Sodium | 9 mg | 0.4% | ||
Zinc | 0.27 mg | 1.8% | ||
Copper | 0.13 mg | 6.7% | ||
Manganese | 0.35 mg | 17.6% | ||
Selenium | 1.1 mcg | 1.5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 21.5 g | 7.2% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 6 g | 24% | ||
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 1.8 g | 3.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 7 g | 10.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7 g 10.8%
Saturated Fat 0.9 g 4.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 9 mg 0.4%
Total Carbohydrates 21.5 g 7.2%
Dietary Fiber 6 g24%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 1.8 g 3.6%
Vitamin A 287% Vitamin C 51.6%
Calcium 8.4% Iron 6.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 126
Protein 3.8 g | Carbs 8.4 g | Fat 8.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 371
Protein 25 g | Carbs 39.4 g | Fat 13.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 386
Protein 13 g | Carbs 64.9 g | Fat 10.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 46
Protein 1.4 g | Carbs 1.6 g | Fat 0.8 g