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Mashed Acorn Squash with Sunflower Seeds - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mashed Acorn Squash with Sunflower Seeds Recipe

Mashed Acorn Squash with Sunflower Seeds has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 20g 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 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.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 46, for Mashed Acorn Squash with Sunflower Seeds, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs55%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A750 IU15%
Vitamin C18 mg30%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium100 mg10%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium670 mg19.1%
Sodium990 mg41.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20 g6.7%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3 g6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6 g9.2%
Saturated Fat2 g10%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 130 Calories from Fat 50

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6 g 9.2%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 10 mg 3.3%

Sodium 990 mg 41.3%

Total Carbohydrates 20 g 6.7%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 3 g 6%

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 30%

Calcium 10% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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