Butternut Squash and their nutritional profiles.

Women‍‍`s Corner

August 17, 2022

Butternut squash is the second on this vegetable list that is technically a fruit. However, similar to bell peppers, everyone uses it as a vegetable. Butternut squash has a taste not dissimilar to a pumpkin, with a sweet and nutty flavor. It is also very adaptable, and features in a wide range of recipes whether grilled or roasted or in soups and porridge. With a bright orange flesh, this squash is also very high in vitamin A;

Calories: 40 kcal

Carbohydrate: 10 g

Fiber: ~ g

Sugar: 2.0 g

Fat: 0.1 g

Protein: 0.9 g

Vitamin A: 223% RDA

Vitamin C: 25% RDA

Manganese: 9% RDA

Potassium: 8% RDA

Magnesium: 7% RDA