Butternut Squash

Baked · Orange Vegetables

38/100C tier

Calories45

Protein1g

Fiber2g

Sodium4mg

Sugar—g

Graded C — 38 out of 100, #37 of 45 vegetables. Clean label carries the score (99/100); micronutrients drags it down (13/100).

The short version: Sweet potato's lighter, soup-friendlier cousin.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

Calories45

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.1g0%

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 4mg0%

Dietary Fiber 2g7%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 532mcg RAE59%

Vitamin C 16mg18%

* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 38

Clean label ×1599

Low energy density ×1071

Fiber ×2537

Protein ×1015

Micronutrients ×4013

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#37 of 45 in Vegetables. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Butternut Squash healthy?

It grades C — 38 out of 100, #37 of 45 vegetables in our system. Sweet potato's lighter, soup-friendlier cousin.

How many calories are in Butternut Squash?

45 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Butternut Squash calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.