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Butternut Squash with Walnuts , Sundried Tomatoes & Leeks - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Butternut Squash with Walnuts, Sundried Tomatoes & Leeks Recipe

Butternut Squash with Walnuts, Sundried Tomatoes & Leeks has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 16.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 4.5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 83, for Butternut Squash with Walnuts, Sundried Tomatoes & Leeks, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein7%
 Calories from Fat66%
 Calories from Carbs27%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • No Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3300 IU66%
Vitamin C11.3 mg18.8%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.2 mg3.9%
Thiamin0.13 mg8.9%
Riboflavin0.06 mg3.7%
Niacin1.2 mg5.9%
Vitamin B60.23 mg11.3%
Folate45.2 mcg11.3%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.37 mg3.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium55 mg5.5%
Iron1.6 mg9.1%
Magnesium58.8 mg14.7%
Phosphorus106 mg10.6%
Potassium351.8 mg10.1%
Sodium447.3 mg18.6%
Zinc0.86 mg5.7%
Copper0.45 mg22.5%
Manganese0.99 mg49.4%
Selenium1.6 mcg2.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16.7 g5.6%
Dietary Fiber3.4 g13.6%
Sugars7.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.5 g9%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat18 g27.7%
Saturated Fat1.8 g9%
Monounsaturated Fat4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat11 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18 g 27.7%

Saturated Fat 1.8 g 9%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 447.3 mg 18.6%

Total Carbohydrates 16.7 g 5.6%

Dietary Fiber 3.4 g13.6%

Sugars 7.5 g

Protein 4.5 g 9%

Vitamin A 66% Vitamin C 18.8%

Calcium 5.5% Iron 9.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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