Squash, butternut, boiled in unsalted water

Butternut squash is a vegetable, and the figures here describe its flesh boiled in unsalted water. It mainly provides water and carbohydrate, with some fibre and small amounts of vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, it contains 5.1g of carbohydrate, 1.3g of fibre, 75µg of vitamin A expressed as retinol equivalent, and 147mg of potassium.

Fibre helps support normal bowel function, while vitamin A contributes to normal vision and immune function. This preparation contains only trace amounts of salt and saturated fat. Adding salt, butter or sauces would change its nutritional content, which may matter for people monitoring these in their diet. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.