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Tex-Mex Stuffed Acorn Squash - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tex-Mex Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Tex-Mex Stuffed Acorn Squash has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 37.6g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 9.3 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 3.64 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. It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high 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 89, for Tex-Mex Stuffed Acorn Squash, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat40%
 Calories from Carbs48%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin B6
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1100 IU22%
Vitamin C29.9 mg49.8%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.94 mg3.1%
Thiamin0.49 mg32.5%
Riboflavin0.11 mg6.3%
Niacin2.7 mg13.3%
Vitamin B60.42 mg20.9%
Folate117.2 mcg29.3%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.1 mg11.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium95 mg9.5%
Iron3.6 mg20.2%
Magnesium140.8 mg35.2%
Phosphorus231 mg23.1%
Potassium1 mg0%
Sodium46.8 mg2%
Zinc1.7 mg11.5%
Copper0.46 mg22.8%
Manganese1.8 mg91.9%
Selenium2 mcg2.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate37.6 g12.5%
Dietary Fiber8.3 g33.2%
Sugars0.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.3 g18.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.9 g21.4%
Saturated Fat2.2 g11%
Monounsaturated Fat4.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat5.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 289 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.9 g 21.4%

Saturated Fat 2.2 g 11%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 5.7 mg 1.9%

Sodium 46.8 mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 37.6 g 12.5%

Dietary Fiber 8.3 g33.2%

Sugars 0.7 g

Protein 9.3 g 18.6%

Vitamin A 22% Vitamin C 49.8%

Calcium 9.5% Iron 20.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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