⏱ 65 min totalAcorn Squash
Per 1 serving · 232 g · 3 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.8g4% of calories
- Carbs31g67% of calories
- Fat6g29% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Acorn Squash (232 g) has 171 calories, with 1.8 g of protein, 31 g of carbohydrates and 6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (67% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (26% DV), thiamine (25% DV) and Vitamin B6 (25% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin C26%
- Thiamine25%
- Vitamin B625%
- Iron20%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber12%
- Vitamin A10%
- Pantothenic acid18%
- Potassium16%
- Magnesium17%
- Phosphorus11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Cut squash in half and scoop the seeds and stringy pulp out of the squash cavities and discard.
- 3
Turn acorn squash upside down onto a cookie sheet (both piece). Bake in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until it begins to soften, approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
- 4
Remove squash from the oven and turn onto a plate so that the flesh is facing upwards. Place butter and brown sugar into one piece the squash, and place remaining squash over the other piece. Place squash in a baking dish (so the squash wont slide around too much) while baking.
- 5
Place squash in the 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven and bake another 30 minutes.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (232 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 87 μg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 24 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Folate (B9) | 37 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 18% |
| Choline | 2 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 80 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 761 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 70 mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 2% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 485 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 48 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 8 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 171 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 33minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 21minCycling (moderate)
- 14minRunning (6 mph)
- 24minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Acorn Squash?
One serving of Acorn Squash (1 serving) has 171 calories, which works out to 74 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Acorn Squash high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 4% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Acorn Squash keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 28 g of net carbs and 67% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Acorn Squash?
9.8 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Acorn Squash?
8.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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