What is Butternut Squash? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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Butternut Squash

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What is Butternut Squash?

The butternut is considered a winter squash and grows on a vine along the ground. The squash has a fat upper portion that is oblong and a bottom that is round. The squash can grow up to a foot or more in length and has a thick golden/orange/tan skin with a hint of peach tones. The inside of the squash is orange and firm when raw and very soft when cooked. The flavor is sweet and a little nutty.

What does Butternut Squash Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Butternut Squash Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 9 oz255g

9 ozButternut Squash
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories115kcal6%
Fats0g0%
Sat. fats0g0%
Mono. Fats0g0%
Trans fats0g0%
Carbs31g10%
Sugars5g10%
Fiber
5g
18%
Proteins3g4%
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium10mg0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Butternut Squash?

9 oz of Butternut Squash contains 3 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Butternut Squash?

9 oz of Butternut Squash contains 31 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Butternut Squash?

9 oz of Butternut Squash contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Butternut Squash?

9 oz of Butternut Squash contains 5 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 9 oz of Butternut Squash?

There are 115 calories in 9 oz of Butternut Squash.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Butternut Squash?

There are 13 calories in 1 oz of Butternut Squash.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Butternut Squash?

There are 204 calories in 1 pound of Butternut Squash.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Butternut Squash?

There are 63 calories in 1 Cup of Butternut Squash.

How many calories are in 1 Butternut Squash of Butternut Squash?

There are 510 calories in 1 Butternut Squash of Butternut Squash.

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