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Butternut squash (cooked)

The winter squash that peels with a vegetable peeler — no axe required.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g40 kcal 0.9 g10.5 g 3.2 g0.1 g
Per 100 kcal— 2.2 g26.2 g 8.0 g0.2 g
One cup · 205 g82 kcal1.8 g21.5 g6.6 g0.2 g

Where the calories come from

protein 8%carbs 90%2%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars2.0 g
Saturated fat0.0 g
Sodium4 mg · 0% DV
Potassium284 mg · 6% DV
Calcium41 mg · 3% DV
Iron1 mg · 3% DV
Magnesium29 mg · 7% DV
Vitamin C15.1 mg · 17% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)558 mcg · 62% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)1.3 mg · 9% DV
Folate (DFE)19 mcg · 5% DV
Vitamin B60.12 mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus27 mg · 2% DV
Copper0.07 mg · 8% DV
Potassium : sodium71.0 : 1 · favorable
Protein1.8 g · 4% DVFiber6.6 g · 23% DVPotassium582 mg · 12% DVCalcium84 mg · 6% DVIron1.2 mg · 7% DVMagnesium59 mg · 14% DVSodium8.2 mg · 0% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 169296 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

3333 gfor 30 g protein
1333 kcalthose grams cost
3.2 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsButternut squash
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliButternut squash
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastButternut squash

Rank within vegetables

Watercress20.9 gAlfalfa sprouts17.3 gMushrooms14.0 gSpinach12.4 gPortobello11.3 gAsparagus10.9 gChives10.9 gArugula10.3 gPurslane10.1 gBean sprouts10.1 gOyster mushroom10.0 gButternut squash2.2 g#54 of 64 in Vegetables · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Butternut squash3.2 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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