The orange-yellow flesh inside its durable ... data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), one cup of cubed acorn squash flesh contains 2.1 grams of fiber, 486 milligrams of potassium ...

and a cup of it contains 8 grams of protein — more than other grains. When selecting acorn squash, look for those that have a dull green finish with a little orange coloring. A lot of orange ...