Does anyone know whether sweet dumpling squash are favorable or unfavorable?  Initially, I assumed that they would be similar to acorn squash in their favorability,or lack of, but when I looked up the nutrition facts they seem to be pretty dissimilar. 

Sorry, I don't even know what that is, never heard of that variety! 

Where did you look for the nutrition facts? 

Claire, if it's a winter squash (very hard flesh) it's probably unfavorable.  If it's summer squash variety (usually soft fleshed, like zucchini) you could probably consider it favorable.


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Sue,

it looks like it's a winter squash, and I think you're probably right about them being unfavorable.  The nutrition facts put them 3grams of carbs above summer squash and 3-7grams of carbs below things like pumpkin and acorn squash.

Cranberry Cat:

I got the nutrition information here:

http://www.melissas.com/Products/Pr...quash.aspx



Nutrition Facts Sweet Dumpling Squash

Amount per Serving: Calories 30
serving size 3/4 cup (85g)
Total Carbohydrates 7g
Fiber 1g
Sugars 3g
Protein 1g



Nutrition Facts Acorn Squash
Serving Size 1 cup cubes (140g)
Amount per Serving: Calories 60
Total Carbohydrates 15g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars (Not Available)
Protein 1g

Thanks for the added info. I looked at the website, and it is definitely a winter squash, so this would be an unfavorable squash.

There are only a few squash varieties that are favorable, sue mentioned the zucchini and yellow (summer) squash.  In addition, spaghetti squash is also favorable--I believe it is considered a winter squash, and it is the only winter squash to my knowledge that is favorable.   

Thanks Cranberrycat- that's really helpful!