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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Butternut Squash"
| Food Name: Butternut Squash | |
| Food Group: Vegetables | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 45 | Protein (g): 1 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 12 | Sugars (g): 2 |
| Fiber (g): 2 | Net Carbs (g): 10 |
| Water (g): 86 | |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 7 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 42 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 26 | Omega-6 (mg): 16 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 10630 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 532 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 21 | Vitamin E (mg): 1 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 1 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 27 | Food Folate (mcg): 27 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 27 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 48 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 34 | Phosphorus (mg): 33 |
| Potassium (mg): 352 | Sodium (mg): 4 |
| Selenium (mcg): 1 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 14 | Threonine (mg): 30 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 39 | Leucine (mg): 57 |
| Lysine (mg): 37 | Methionine (mg): 12 |
| Cystine (mg): 9 | Phenylalanine (mg): 39 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 34 | Valine (mg): 43 |
| Arginine (mg): 56 | Histidine (mg): 19 |
| Alanine (mg): 42 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 107 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 175 | Glycine (mg): 37 |
| Proline (mg): 36 | Serine (mg): 39 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Beta-Carotene (mcg): 4226 | Alpha-Carotene (mcg): 834 |
| PRAL Score: -7 | |
| Sugars and Carbohydrates | |
| Glucose (g): 1 | Fructose (g): 1 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Butternut Squash
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Butternut Squash'?
100 grams of 'Butternut Squash' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 1g (around 2% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 12g (around 4% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Butternut Squash'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Butternut Squash' provides around 45 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 2% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Butternut Squash' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Butternut Squash' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 1g protein, 12g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Butternut Squash' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Butternut Squash' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 48 mg (4% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 352 mg (7% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 34 mg (8% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 33 mg (3% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 1 mcg (2% DV),
Sodium (mg): 4 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Butternut Squash in significant amounts?
'Butternut Squash' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 532 mcg (59% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 10630 IU (354% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin C (mg): 21 mg (23% DV).
'Butternut Squash' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin E (mg): 1 mg (7% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 1 mcg (1% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 27 mcg (7% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 27 mcg (7% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 27 mcg (7% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Butternut Squash' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Butternut Squash' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.