Moroccan Stuffed Acorn Squash has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Thiamin and Niacin.
if( 54.2 != 0.0 ){?>The food contains 54.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. }else{?> It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets.}?> Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is if("bottom 20" == "top 10" ){?> often undesirable } elseif( "bottom 20" == "bottom 20" ){?> a good thing }?> for people watching their sugar intake. With 20.5 gms of protein, it is high 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 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 a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 4.59 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. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Moroccan cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 71, for Moroccan Stuffed Acorn Squash, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 15% | |
Calories from Fat | 46% | |
Calories from Carbs | 39% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1055 IU | 21.1% | ||
Vitamin C | 31.1 mg | 51.9% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.46 mg | 1.5% | ||
Thiamin | 0.43 mg | 28.7% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.2 mg | 11.9% | ||
Niacin | 7 mg | 34.8% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.7 mg | 34.9% | ||
Folate | 61.6 mcg | 15.4% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 2.3 mcg | 37.6% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 1.5 mg | 15% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 113 mg | 11.3% | ||
Iron | 4.6 mg | 25.5% | ||
Magnesium | 142 mg | 35.5% | ||
Phosphorus | 306 mg | 30.6% | ||
Potassium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Zinc | 4.2 mg | 28.1% | ||
Copper | 0.37 mg | 18.5% | ||
Manganese | 1.7 mg | 84.9% | ||
Selenium | 13.1 mcg | 18.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 54.2 g | 18.1% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 38% | ||
Sugars | 7.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 20.5 g | 41% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 28.6 g | 44% | ||
Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 49.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 10.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 538 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.6 g 44%
Saturated Fat 9.9 g 49.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 72.3 mg 24.1%
Sodium 1 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 54.2 g 18.1%
Dietary Fiber 9.5 g38%
Sugars 7.7 g
Protein 20.5 g 41%
Vitamin A 21.1% Vitamin C 51.9%
Calcium 11.3% Iron 25.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 224
Protein 8.3 g | Carbs 35.9 g | Fat 6.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 270
Protein 7 g | Carbs 37 g | Fat 12 g
Per Serving | Calories 208
Protein 14.8 g | Carbs 28.3 g | Fat 5.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 289
Protein 9.3 g | Carbs 37.6 g | Fat 13.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 237
Protein 19 g | Carbs 19 g | Fat 9.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 315
Protein 28.5 g | Carbs 23.4 g | Fat 14.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 274
Protein 23.1 g | Carbs 33.8 g | Fat 5.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 740
Protein 29.4 g | Carbs 57.8 g | Fat 46.8 g