Squash, Butternut

Butternut squash is a winter squash that can range between 8 to 12 inches in length and weigh up to 3 pounds.

It's an excellent source of two anti-aging nutrients -  beta-carotene and vitamin C -  and is delicious baked, steamed or simmered in soups or stews.

Estimated Glycemic Load=8
Antioxidant Score (
ORAC)=396

The Benefits

  • Special diets: Autoimmune Paleo Diet, Elimination Diet, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, High Protein Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Histamine Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Whole Food
  • Excellent Source of: VitaminA, VitaminC
  • Good Source of: Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, VitaminB6, Manganese
  • Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Coconut, No Pseudograins, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat

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Selecting and Storing

Store butternut squash in the crisper of your refrigerator.

Nutrition Information