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A summer bounty of acorn squash will be a source of delicious side dishes through winter.
| Acorn Squash
- Fruit size: 1 to 2 pounds
- Matures: 80 to 85 days
A "winter squash" that stores well for months so that you can enjoy eating it all winter long. Delicious when halved and baked with butter and maple syrup, or steamed. Outstanding source of fiber and vitamins C and B. Hard outer shell. Bright yellow to orange flesh inside. Space transplants 4 feet apart in the garden. Nutritional Information Like all varieties of winter squash, the popular acorn squash is rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, B vitamins, and numerous minerals. And acorn squash is particularly high in fiber, which plays an important role in intestinal health. The deep orange color signals a high content of beta-carotene, a nutrient with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The orange-red carotenoids found in acorn squash may significantly lower the risk of lung cancer. Potassium, which helps lower blood pressure, is also found in good amounts in winter squash. 1 cup cubed baked acorn squash: - Calories: 115
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Dietary fiber: 9 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Vitamin A: 18% DV
- Vitamin C: 37%
- Thiamin: 23%
- Vitamin B6: 20%
- Folate: 10%
- Pantothenic Acid: 10%
- Potassium: 26%
- Manganese: 25%
- Magnesium: 22%
- Calcium: 9%
- Phosphorus: 9%
- Copper: 9%
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