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Moroccan Stuffed Acorn Squash - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Moroccan Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

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.

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. 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 often undesirable 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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat46%
 Calories from Carbs39%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1055 IU21.1%
Vitamin C31.1 mg51.9%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.46 mg1.5%
Thiamin0.43 mg28.7%
Riboflavin0.2 mg11.9%
Niacin7 mg34.8%
Vitamin B60.7 mg34.9%
Folate61.6 mcg15.4%
Vitamin B122.3 mcg37.6%
Pantothenic Acid1.5 mg15%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium113 mg11.3%
Iron4.6 mg25.5%
Magnesium142 mg35.5%
Phosphorus306 mg30.6%
Potassium1 mg0%
Sodium1 mg0%
Zinc4.2 mg28.1%
Copper0.37 mg18.5%
Manganese1.7 mg84.9%
Selenium13.1 mcg18.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate54.2 g18.1%
Dietary Fiber9.5 g38%
Sugars7.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein20.5 g41%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat28.6 g44%
Saturated Fat9.9 g49.5%
Monounsaturated Fat10.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

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

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