Butternut Squash
Selection Information
Usage: Baked.
Selection: Good-quality butternut squash will be firm, smooth-skinned, heavy for its size and have an even cream color.
Avoid: Avoid product that has soft spots, dull and wrinkled skin or that is extremely light for its size.
Seasonal Information
Butternut squash is available August through March.
Butternut Squash Nutritional Information
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Serving Size: 140g
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| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 63
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Calories from Fat 0
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% Daily Value* |
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Total Fat 0 |
0% |
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Cholesterol 0mg |
0% |
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Sodium 6mg |
0% |
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Total Carbohydrate 16g |
5% |
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Dietary Fiber 3g |
11% |
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Sugars 3g |
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Protein 1g |
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Vitamin A 298% |
Vitamin C 49% |
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Calcium 7% |
Iron 5% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Butternut Squash is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It's also an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Thiamin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium and Magnesium, and a very good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Potassium and Manganese.