Epic source
Vitamin A
213 μg · 24% DV target
A small, ribbed winter squash with a sweet, nutty flesh that holds its shape when roasted, acorn squash provides a dense source of complex carbohydrates and protective plant pigments.
Acorn squash is categorized by major health institutions as a red and orange vegetable, a group specifically emphasized in dietary guidelines to ensure a variety of nutrient-dense food intake .79
As a starchy vegetable, it serves as a source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fibre, which are essential for maintaining a balanced dietary pattern .236
The deep pigment of the squash is provided by several phytochemicals, including beta-carotene (an orange pigment the body converts to vitamin A) and lutein/zeaxanthin (yellow pigments concentrated in the eye) .8
Because it contains notably higher levels of potassium compared to many other common vegetables, it is often grouped with potatoes as a key source of this essential mineral .6
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
213 μg · 24% DV target
10.0 mg · 11% DV target
Store in a well-ventilated area to prevent moisture buildup.
Applies once the squash has been cut or cooked.
Squash has a low carbon footprint and stores well without refrigeration.
Despite being botanically classified as a fruit and treated culinarily as a winter squash, acorn squash belongs to the same species as zucchini and summer squash.