Spaghetti squash, a form of winter squash noted for its noodle-like texture, is widely renowned for its sweet, buttery flavor. Because of its excellent nutrient balance, spaghetti squash could be considered a superfood.
B Vitamins
Spaghetti squash is a good source of several B vitamins, including thiamin, riboflavin, folate, niacin, pantothenic acid, choline and vitamin B-6.
Vitamins and Minerals
Like most other members of the squash family, spaghetti squash contains calcium, iron, potassium and manganese.
Carbohydrates
The majority of the calories in spaghetti squash come from carbohydrates. But spaghetti squash has a low glycemic index because its high fiber content slows the absorption of its naturally occurring sugars.
Amino Acids
Spaghetti squash contains a near-complete spectrum of amino acids, the building blocks of protein. But it lacks the essential amino acid lysine, which is essential for immune function and nitrogen balance.
Fun Fact
Spaghetti squash owes its golden-yellow coloration to beta carotene, a pigmented precursor to vitamin A.
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