
Winter squash (all varieties, raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup, cubes · 116 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.1g10% of calories
- Carbs10g87% of calories
- Fat0.2g4% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Winter squash (all varieties, raw) (1 cup, cubes, 116 g) has 39 calories, with 1.1 g of protein, 10 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (87% of calories).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C16%
- Vitamin B614%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup, cubes (116 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 79 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) | 28 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 4% |
| Choline | 12 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 32 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 406 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 27 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.5 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 951 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
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Burning 39 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 7minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 5minCycling (moderate)
- 3minRunning (6 mph)
- 6minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Winter squash (all varieties, raw)?
One serving of Winter squash (all varieties, raw) (1 cup, cubes) has 39 calories, which works out to 34 calories per 100 g. That is about 2% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Winter squash (all varieties, raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 10% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Winter squash (all varieties, raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 87% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Winter squash (all varieties, raw)?
4.6 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Winter squash (all varieties, raw)?
2.6 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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