Butternut squash
Butternut squash provides 100 kcal per 100 g, with 6.4 g of sugars and 0.9 g of protein. That is 24% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Fruits and vegetables based foods category. Contains: milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/2 cup (110 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 kcal | 110 kcal | 67 +49% | |
| Total fat | 4.6 g | 5 g | 6% | 2 +132% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g | 2.5 g | 13% | 0.5 +401% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.6 g | 16 g | 6% | 10.9 +34% |
| Total sugars | 6.4 g | 7 g | 5.1 +24% | |
| Dietary fiber | 1.8 g | 2 g | 7% | 2.4 −24% |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 1 g | 2% | 2.1 −58% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0.3 −38% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 3587 Fruits and vegetables based foods products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Low sodium
- 72 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 120 mg per 100 g)
- Source of fiber
- 1.8 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 3 g per 100 g or 1.5 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other fruits and vegetables based foods
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Butternut squash, water, butter (cream [cow's milk], water, salt), sugar, modified food starch, soybean oil, salt, potassium sorbate, nutmeg, phosphoric acid, nisin
- Allergens
- MilkSoybeans
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/2 cup (110 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041268189526
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Butternut squash?
Butternut squash contains 100 kcal per 100 g and about 110 kcal per serving (1/2 cup (110 g)).
How much sugar is in Butternut squash?
Butternut squash has 6.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Butternut squash healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Butternut squash vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Butternut squash contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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