Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Frozen Butternut Winter Squash VS Acorn Winter Squash

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Butternut Winter Squash	11%	1%	88%
Acorn Winter Squash	7%	2%	91%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Butternut Winter Squash	Acorn Winter Squash	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	3.9% 113kcal	2.74% 79.4kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.2% 0.2g	0.2% 0.2g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.13% 0.042g	0.13% 0.042g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	3.22% 0.052g	3.22% 0.052g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.19% 0.032g	0.19% 0.032g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	22% 28.6g	16% 20.7g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	7.75% 5.6g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	6.8% 2.58g	7.83% 2.98g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	6.24% 3.5g	2.83% 1.6g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Butternut Winter Squash	Acorn Winter Squash	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	53% 476μg	3.97% 35.7μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	15% 0.18mg	23% 0.28mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	9% 0.12mg	1.53% 0.02mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	9.18% 1.47mg	8.7% 1.4mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	8.77% 0.44mg	16% 0.79mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	16.8% 0.22mg	23.5% 0.31mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	12% 47.6μg	8.43% 33.7μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	13.7% 12.3mg	24.3% 22mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	24.5% 3.67mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	2.3% 2.78μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Butternut Winter Squash	Acorn Winter Squash	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.75% 57.5mg	6.55% 65.5mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	11.2% 0.1mg	14.3% 0.13mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	22% 1.75mg	17.4% 1.4mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	6.6% 27.8mg	15% 63.5mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	21.4% 0.49mg	14.4% 0.33mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	6.24% 43.7mg	10.2% 71.4mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	12.4% 421mg	20.3% 689mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	2.53% 1.4μg	1.8% 0.99μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.26% 3.97mg	0.4% 5.95mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.07% 0.34mg	2.35% 0.26mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.42% 164g	4.7% 174g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Butternut Winter Squash VS Acorn Winter Squash per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Frozen Butternut Winter Squash versus 7 oz of Acorn Winter Squash to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Frozen Butternut Winter Squash vs Acorn Winter Squash:

• 7 ounces of Frozen Butternut Winter Squash have 13.3 times more Vitamin A, 5.9 times more Vitamin B2 and 1.4 times more Vitamin B9 than Acorn Winter Squash.
• While 7 oz of Raw Acorn Winter Squash contain 1.6 times more Vitamin B1, 1.8 times more Vitamin B5, 1.4 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.8 times more Vitamin C than Frozen Butternut Winter Squash, Unprepared.
• Both Frozen Butternut Winter Squash and Acorn Winter Squash provide similar amounts of Vitamin B3 per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Acorn Winter Squash have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2
• Both Frozen Butternut Winter Squash, Unprepared as well as Raw Acorn Winter Squash have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Frozen Butternut Winter Squash vs Acorn Winter Squash:

• 7 ounces of Frozen Butternut Winter Squash have 1.3 times more Iron and 1.5 times more Manganese than Acorn Winter Squash.
• While 7 oz of Raw Acorn Winter Squash contain 1.3 times more Copper, 2.3 times more Magnesium, 1.6 times more Phosphorus and 1.6 times more Potassium than Frozen Butternut Winter Squash, Unprepared.
• Both Frozen Butternut Winter Squash and Acorn Winter Squash contain similar levels of Calcium and Water per seven ounces.
• Both Frozen Butternut Winter Squash, Unprepared as well as Raw Acorn Winter Squash lack sufficient amounts of Selenium and Zinc in seven ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Frozen Butternut Winter Squash have 1.4 times more Carbohydrate and 2.2 times more Protein than Acorn Winter Squash.
• Both Frozen Butternut Winter Squash and Acorn Winter Squash offer comparable quantities of Fiber per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Acorn Winter Squash provide inadequate amounts of Protein
• Both Frozen Butternut Winter Squash, Unprepared as well as Raw Acorn Winter Squash provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3 and Omega 6 in seven ounces.