Butternut Squash

Butternut Squash

Butternut squash is a winter squash that can range between 8 to 12 inches in length and weigh up to 3 pounds.

It's an excellent source of two anti-aging nutrients - beta-carotene and vitamin C - and is delicious baked, steamed or simmered in soups or stews.

Estimated Glycemic Load=8
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=396

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin A, Vitamin C
*Good Source of: Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Store butternut squash in the crisper of your refrigerator.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-cup(s) cubed SQUASH,WNTR,BUTTERNUT,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0

Calories: 63

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.14 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.03 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.06 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	0 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	16.4 g	*
Sugars	3.1 g	*
Fiber	2.8 g	*
Protein	1.4 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	14882 IU	298%
Vitamin C	29.4mg	49%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0 mg	0%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	1.5 mg	2%
Folate	37.8 mcg	9%
Niacin	0 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0.03 mg	2%
Thiamin	0.14 mg	9%
MINERALS
Calcium	67.2 mg	7%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.98 mg	5%
Magnesium	47.6 mg	12%
Manganese	0.28 mg	14%
Phosphorous	46.2 mg	5%
Potassium	492.8 mg	14%
Selenium	0.7 mcg	1%
Sodium	5.6 mg	0%
Zinc	0.21 mg	1%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	1167.6 mcg
Beta-carotene	5916.4 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	4859.4 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).