Mashed winter squash with butter and cinnamon
Mashed winter squash with butter and cinnamon is a simple, comforting side dish made by cooking winter squash (like butternut or pumpkin) until tender, then mashing it with butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon. It's a classic autumn and winter staple in North American and European home cooking, often served alongside roasted meats.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of complex carbohydrates from the squash, with a moderate amount of fat from the butter. It's rich in beta-carotene (vitamin A), vitamin C, and potassium, and a typical serving (about 1 cup) contains roughly 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 285 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a quintessential comfort food that highlights the natural sweetness of winter squash, reducing the need for added sugar. Nutritionally, the combination of beta-carotene from the squash and the fat from the butter enhances the absorption of this fat-soluble vitamin.
