What is Winter Squash?
Acorn Squash Buttercup Squash
Butternut Squash Carnival Squash
Delicata Squash Hubbard Squash
Spaghetti Squash Pumpkin
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Winter Squash Basics. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Squash Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 21MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University.
- All About Winter Squash - Brochure (PDF, 3.9 MB). SNAP-Ed. Washington State University Extension.
- Produce Spotlight: Winter Squash. The Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education (ONIE) Project.
- Squash Lesson Plans. South Dakota Department of Health. Harvest of the Month.
Additional Resources
- Acorn Squash Facts and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
- Delicata Squash Facts and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
- Butternut Squash Facts and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
- Buttercup Squash Facts and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
- Carnival Squash Facts and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
- Hubbard Squash Facts and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
- Squash: Selection and How to Clean Spaghetti Squash. FoodSmart Colorado. Colorado State University Extension.
- Acorn Squash Fact Sheet (PDF, 702 KB). USDA. USDA Household Foods List.
- Butternut Squash Fact Sheet (PDF, 695 KB). USDA. USDA Household Foods List.
- Spaghetti Squash Fact Sheet (PDF, 699 KB). USDA. USDA Household Foods List.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Apple Stuffed Squash. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Easy Baked Acorn Squash. SNAP-Ed. UMass Extension Nutrition Education Program.
- Butternut Squash and Chile Pan-Fry. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Winter Squash. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- CalFresh Recipes with Winter Squash. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Food Hero Recipes with Winter Squash. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 cup cubed, winter squash ( 116g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 39 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 3 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 3 mg |
| Potassium | 9 mg |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 9 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 16 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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N/A - data is not available Note: only nutrients that are available will show on this display |
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