Is acorn squash keto?
Acorn squash
A sweet, starchy winter squash: a cup of baked cubes has about 21 g net carbs. A few bites fit; a stuffed half-squash usually doesn't.
Nutrition per serving
1 cup cubed (baked) · 205 g- Net carbs
- 21g
- Calories
- 115kcal
- Protein
- 2.3g
- Fat
- 0.3g
- Total carbs
- 30 g
- Fiber
- 9 g
About 49 g of acorn squash adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 24% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115 kcal | 56 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 30 g | 15 g |
| Dietary fiber | 9 g | 4.4 g |
| Net carbs | 21 g | 10 g |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is acorn squash keto?
No — acorn squash is not keto-friendly. A sweet, starchy winter squash: a cup of baked cubes has about 21 g net carbs. A few bites fit; a stuffed half-squash usually doesn't.
How many net carbs are in acorn squash?
1 cup cubed (baked) (205 g) of acorn squash has about 21 g net carbs (30 g total carbs minus 9 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 10 g net carbs.
How much acorn squash can I eat on keto?
About 49 g of acorn squash adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 24% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 105% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for acorn squash?
Try zucchini, spaghetti squash, cauliflower. See our full guide: keto substitutes for potatoes.