Easy Acorn Squash
Nutrition facts per serving
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🧾 Ingredients (per serving)
🧠 Expert Insights
Nutrient Density
- high nutrient density
Nutrient Highlights
- Good source of iron, which supports red blood cell formation.
- High in dietary fiber, supporting digestive health and satiety.
- Good source of calcium, important for bone and dental health.
- Provides moderate vitamin C.
- Rich in manganese, supporting bone formation and metabolism.
- Provides moderate copper.
Top Nutrients
- Nutrient: Vitamin K
- Percent Dv: 145.3
- Level: high
- Nutrient: manganese
- Percent Dv: 76.75
- Level: high
- Nutrient: iron
- Percent Dv: 72.83
Nutrient Levels
- Copper: moderate
- Zinc: low
- Total Fat: minimal
- Folate Dfe: low
- Dietary Fiber: high
- Phosphorus: minimal
- Vitamin E: low
- Magnesium: low
Percent Daily Values
- Copper: 19.62
- Zinc: 8.01
- Total Fat: 4.53
- Folate Dfe: 7.72
- Dietary Fiber: 30.99
- Phosphorus: 3.09
- Vitamin E: 7.26
- Magnesium: 8.32
Disclaimer
- These insights are derived from nutrient composition data and established dietary reference values. They do not constitute medical advice and do not evaluate food safety, allergens, contaminants, or individual medical conditions. Dietary decisions for pregnancy, infants, or medical conditions should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional.
Population Relevance
- Bone Health: This food provides limited amounts of bone-health-relevant nutrients.
- High Protein: This food provides limited protein.
- Heart Health: This food provides limited heart-health-relevant nutrients.
- Gut Health: This food provides moderate fiber relevant to digestive health.
- Pregnancy: This food provides some nutrients relevant during pregnancy, but is not among the richest sources.
- Anemia Support: This food provides some nutrients associated with iron status.
Macro Profile
- This food is primarily carbohydrate-based, with limited protein.
🥩 Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Energy | 82.1 kcal |
| Protein | 1.87 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.87 g |
| Total Fat | 3.54 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.68 g |
💎 Minerals
| Mineral | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Copper | 0.18 mg |
| Manganese | 1.77 mg |
| Calcium | 272.67 mg |
| Potassium | 156.23 mg |
💊 Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 51.47 µg |
| Niacin B3 | 0.74 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid B5 | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg |
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