⏱ 80 min totalAcorn Squash with Sweet Spicy Sausage
Per 1 serving · 422 g · 4 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein33g24% of calories
- Carbs59g43% of calories
- Fat20g33% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Acorn Squash with Sweet Spicy Sausage (422 g) has 537 calories, with 33 g of protein, 59 g of carbohydrates and 20 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (43% of calories). It is high in protein (65% DV), Vitamin C (31% DV) and thiamine (35% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 43%, 21% and 41% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein65%
- Vitamin C31%
- Thiamine35%
- Riboflavin (B2)32%
- Niacin57%
- Vitamin B681%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber12%
- Folate (B9)11%
- Calcium13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium43%
- Saturated fat21%
- Cholesterol41%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Place the squash halves face-down in a baking dish in 1 inch of water and bake until flesh is tender, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the sausage in the oil until brown, breaking the meat into small pieces as it cooks; set aside.
- 3
Once the squash halves are tender, discard the water. Generously sprinkle brown sugar into the cavity of each squash half, reserving about 1/4 cup for later use. Fill the squash halves with the browned sausage, and top with the reserved brown sugar. Return squash to the baking dish and bake until the sugar begins to melt, about 15 minutes.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (422 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 60 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 27 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 4 μg | 3% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 35% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 32% |
| Niacin | 9 mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 81% |
| Folate (B9) | 45 μg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 μg | 88% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3 mg | 51% |
| Choline | 1 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 132 mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 1,224 mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 103 mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 368 mg | 53% |
| Zinc | 5 mg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 2 μg | 3% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 18 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 492 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.3 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 18 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 18 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 34 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 537 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 102minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 64minCycling (moderate)
- 45minRunning (6 mph)
- 76minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Acorn Squash with Sweet Spicy Sausage?
One serving of Acorn Squash with Sweet Spicy Sausage (1 serving) has 537 calories, which works out to 127 calories per 100 g. That is about 27% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Acorn Squash with Sweet Spicy Sausage high in protein?
It provides a solid 33 g of protein per serving (65% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 24% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Acorn Squash with Sweet Spicy Sausage keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 56 g of net carbs and 43% 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 with Sweet Spicy Sausage?
985 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Acorn Squash with Sweet Spicy Sausage?
35 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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