Rich in Nutrients and Low in Calories
Butternut squash has an astoundingly high nutritional content. It contains all the nutrients and vital chemicals needed to maintain a human's fitness and health. Although butternut squash can be eaten raw, it is most frequently 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 high in nutrients yet low in calories. Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, C, E, folate, beta-carotene, fiber, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, manganese, potassium, and magnesium are added to butternut squash as supplements.
