Produce Buddies Butternut Squash

Butternut Squash sold by the unit.

Though you can eat butternut squash raw, this winter squash is commonly roasted or baked.

One cup (205 grams) of cooked butternut squash provides:

• Calories: 82
• Carbs: 22 grams
• Protein: 2 grams
• Fiber: 7 grams
• Vitamin A: 457% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
• Vitamin C: 52% of the RDI
• Vitamin E: 13% of the RDI
• Thiamine (B1): 10% of the RDI
• Niacin (B3): 10% of the RDI
• Pyridoxine (B6): 13% of the RDI
• Folate (B9): 10% of the RDI
• Magnesium: 15% of the RDI
• Potassium: 17% of the RDI
• Manganese: 18% of the RDI

As you can see, butternut squash is low in calories but loaded with important nutrients. Aside from the vitamins and minerals listed above, it’s also a good source of calcium, iron, phosphorus, and copper.