Butternut squash has a smoother, sweeter, almost nutty flavor. They can even be used in place of pumpkin in some recipes (not that I have anything against pumpkin). Acorn squash is sweet, too, but more fibrous and sometimes stringy, which is why butternut squash is usually used in soups instead of acorn.
Can I substitute acorn squash for butternut?
Substituting for Butternut Squash You can use any winter squash, including butternut, buttercup, Hubbard, sugar pumpkin, and acorn, interchangeably in recipes.
Which is better for you butternut squash or acorn squash?
Acorn squash wins the match. It offers more folate, calcium, magnesium (nearly one-third of a day's worth in one cup) and potassium than butternut, hubbard and spaghetti squash. Eat one cup of cooked acorn squash and you'll get more potassium (896 milligrams) than if you ate two medium bananas (844 mg).
Are buttercup squash and acorn squash the same?
This fall, turn your attention to a sweet little vegetable you haven't been showing enough love: the buttercup squash. It's similar in size and shape to a small pumpkin but has a green exterior that may remind you of an acorn squash. You can find it at large grocery stores and farmers markets everywhere.
What squash is similar to acorn?
If acorn squash is not available, you can use any other type of winter squash such as butternut, hubbard, or pumpkin.
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