Acorn Squash
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Acorn Squash
Acorn squash is one of the winter squashes, which in temperate climates are harvested in the autumn when their seeds have matured and their outer skins have hardened into a rind. They’re called “winter” squashes because, before refrigeration, they could be kept and eaten through the winter.
As you might guess from the acorn squash’s orange flesh, it is a good source of antioxidant carotenes. It also provides the minerals magnesium, manganese, potassium, and calcium, and vitamins A and C.
Nutritional Facts :
One-half cup of baked acorn squash cubes provides 57 calories, 14.9 g carbohydrate, 1.1 g protein, 0.1 g fat, 4.5 g dietary fiber, 437 IU vitamin A, 11 mg vitamin C, 19 mcg folic acid, 446 mg potassium, 4 mg sodium, 46 mg phosphorus, 45 mg calcium, and 44 mg magnesium.