Acorn SquashNutrition reference
Vegetables

Acorn Squash

Acorn squash is a sweet, acorn-shaped winter squash, usually roasted or baked. Per 100 g it provides about 49 calories with 10.5 g carbs.

48.6
kcalper 100g
Carbs
10.48g
Protein
1.25g
Fat
0.18g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Raw
Edible portion
Raw acorn squash flesh
Measurement basis
Per 100 g raw edible portion
Energy (kcal)
48.6 kcal
Protein1
1.25 g
Carbohydrates1
10.48 g
Fat1
0.1825 g
Dietary fiber1
2.635 g
Saturated fat
0.021 g
Sodium31
<2.5 mg
More nutrients22
Energy (kJ)
203.2 kJ
Trans fat2
0 g
Cholesterol2
0 mg
Calcium1
24.82 mg
Potassium1
332.1 mg
Magnesium1
23.75 mg
Iron1
0.3078 mg
Zinc1
0.2935 mg
Vitamin B1
0.14 mg
Vitamin B2
0.01 mg
Vitamin B3
0.7 mg
Vitamin B5
0.4 mg
Vitamin B6
0.154 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)1
50 µg
Vitamin B122
0 µg
Vitamin C1
7 mg
Vitamin D2
0 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
18 µg
Retinol2
0 µg
Beta-carotene
220 µg
Alpha-carotene
0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 µg
  1. Assumed zero by source
  1. Additional data source[1]
  2. Below quantification limit

Data sources

2
  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central, Foundation Foods

    2685571 · Foundation Foods April 2026; 2024-04-18

  2. 2

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    168472 · SR Legacy April 2018; 2019-04-01

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Acorn squash is a winter squash named for its acorn-like shape, with dark green skin and sweet, orange-yellow flesh. It is usually roasted or baked, often halved and stuffed.

Nutritionally, acorn squash is mostly carbohydrate. Per 100 g of raw squash provides about 49 kcal, 10.5 g of carbohydrates, 1.3 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat, and 2.6 g of dietary fiber.

Acorn squash is usually cooked before eating. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Acorn Squash?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical cup of cubed squash (about 140 g) provides roughly 68 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g48.6 kcal10.5 g1.3 g0.2 g
1 cup cubed140 g68 kcal14.7 g1.8 g0.3 g
1/2 squash215 g104.5 kcal22.5 g2.7 g0.4 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
48.6 kcal
Energy (kJ)
203.2 kJ
Protein1
1.25 g
Carbohydrates1
10.48 g
Fat1
0.1825 g
Dietary fiber1
2.635 g
Saturated fat
0.021 g
Trans fat2
0 g
Cholesterol2
0 mg
Sodium31
<2.5 mg
Calcium1
24.82 mg
Potassium1
332.1 mg
Magnesium1
23.75 mg
Iron1
0.3078 mg
Zinc1
0.2935 mg
Vitamin B1
0.14 mg
Vitamin B2
0.01 mg
Vitamin B3
0.7 mg
Vitamin B5
0.4 mg
Vitamin B6
0.154 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)1
50 µg
Vitamin B122
0 µg
Vitamin C1
7 mg
Vitamin D2
0 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
18 µg
Retinol2
0 µg
Beta-carotene
220 µg
Alpha-carotene
0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 µg

Questions and answers

Acorn Squash nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in acorn squash?

Acorn squash provides about 49 calories per 100 g.

Is acorn squash high in carbs?

Acorn squash provides about 10.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

Is acorn squash low in fat?

Yes. Acorn squash provides only about 0.2 g of fat per 100 g.