Buttercup Squash Nutrition Facts & Calories
Also known as (other names): Winter squash
Calories in buttercup squash
100g of buttercup squash contain about 34 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| one buttercup squash
| cup
| half cup
For example, a medium size buttercup squash (1119 g) contain about 380 calories.
This is about 19% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).
Buttercup squash key facts
The nutrients that matter most in fruit and vegetables, per 100 g, compared with carrot.
| Nutrient (per 100 g) | Buttercup Squash | Carrot a common vegetable |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 2.2 g | – |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 2.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 5.9 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg | 320 mg |
- Sugar: 24.6 g in medium size buttercup squash, that is 6 sugar cubes (4 g each).
Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.
Nutrition Facts
Buttercup SquashServing size:
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Amount Per Serving:
To visualize how much 380 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of medium size buttercup squash is similar to that of, for example:
- 4 medium apples (96 kcal each)
- 3.5 medium bananas (116 kcal each)
- 5.5 medium potatoes (69 kcal each)
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about buttercup squash nutrition.
100g of Buttercup Squash
Nutrition
- Calories 34
- Carbs Total 8.59 g
- Dietary fiber 1.5 g
- Fat 0.13 g
- Protein 0.95 g
- Water 89.76 g
Vitamins
- Vit B1 (Thiamine) 0.03 mg
- Vit B2 (riboflavin) 0.062 mg
- Vit B3 (Niacin) 0.5 mg
- Vit B6 0.156 mg
- Vit B9 (Folic acid) 0.024 mcg
- Vit C 12.3 mg
- Vit E 0.12 mg
- Vit K 0.001 mcg
Minerals
- Potassium 350 mg
- Magnessium 14 mg
- Calcium 28 mg
- Sodium 4 mg
- Iron 0.58 mg
Per 100 g, Buttercup squash is a good source of vitamin C (14% DV) and low in sodium.
Vitamin C is needed for collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. The FDA Daily Value is 90 mg.
How many calories are in buttercup squash?
- Medium size buttercup squash (1119 g)380 kcal
- Cup of buttercup squash (113g)38 kcal
- Half cup of buttercup squash (56.5g)19 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of buttercup squash10 kcal
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About the data
Nutrition values on this page are given per 100 g of the food and are based on the official United States Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database. The exact record used for each food is linked under the tables.
Marcin Piotrowicz – calories-info.com creator · Healthy diet and healthy lifestyle promoter. The information is for general purposes and is not medical or dietary advice.
