Whole food · Vegetables and Vegetable Products
Acorn squash is a winter squash variety with a distinctive ribbed shape and sweet, nutty flesh. Per 100 grams, it is a low-calorie food providing 49 kcal, 1.25g of protein, and a good source of dietary fiber with 2.635g.
| Water | 87.2 g |
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 48.6 kcal |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 42.0 kcal |
| Nitrogen | 0.20 g |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.18 g |
| Ash | 0.87 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 10.5 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.6 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 24.8 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.31 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 23.8 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 42.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 332 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 0.00 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.29 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.09 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.19 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 7.0 mg |
| Folate, total | 50.0 ug |
| 5-methyl tetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) | 28.0 ug |
How should I store raw acorn squash?
Keep it in a cool, dry, dark place like a pantry for up to a month. Once cut, wrap and refrigerate.
Can I eat the skin of acorn squash?
Yes, the skin becomes tender when cooked and is edible.
Is acorn squash high in sugar?
No, raw acorn squash contains 0 grams of sugar per 100 grams.