Calories in Squash, Indian, raw (Navajo)
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Squash, Indian, raw (Navajo) contains 26 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 85% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from protein and 7% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in american indian/alaska native foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 140 kcal per 100 g across 165 foods.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 26 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.2 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 20 mg | 0.9% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.6 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars C | 3.5 g | |
| Protein M | 0.52 g | 1% |
| Vitamin C M | 4.5 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.17 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.11 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.058 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) M | 22 µg | 6% |
| Calcium M | 9 mg | 0.7% |
| Iron M | 0.17 mg | 0.9% |
| Magnesium M | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus M | 12 mg | 1% |
| Potassium M | 205 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 0.07 mg | 0.6% |
| Copper M | 0.017 mg | 2% |
| Manganese M | 0.027 mg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 8%
- Carbohydrates 85%
- Fat 7%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.52 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Sugars3.5 gin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.21 g)
- Fat0.2 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Sodium20 mgbelow the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 52 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water93.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.77 g |
| Glucose M | 1.2 g |
| Fructose M | 1.6 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
|---|---|
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 93.4 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 0.29 g |
| Energy C | 111 kJ |
| Folate, food M | 22 µg |
Other forms of Squash
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huckleberries, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 37 | 0.4 g | 8.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Salmonberries, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 47 | 0.85 g | 10.1 g | 0.33 g |
| Cloudberries, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 51 | 2.4 g | 8.6 g | 0.8 g |
| Cranberry, low bush or lingenberry, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 55 | 0.4 g | 12.2 g | 0.5 g |
| Basil, raw Raw | 23 | 3.2 g | 2.7 g | 0.64 g |
| Cilantro, raw Raw | 23 | 2.1 g | 3.7 g | 0.52 g |
| Blackberries, wild, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 52 | 0.84 g | 9.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Blueberries, wild, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 61 | 1.2 g | 12.3 g | 0.76 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw squash?
100 g of raw squash has 26 kcal.
How much protein is in raw squash?
Raw squash contains 0.52 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other american indian/alaska native foods, that is in the lowest quarter (median 11.7 g).
How many carbs are in raw squash?
Raw squash has 5.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw squash?
Raw squash contains 0.2 g of fat per 100 g.
How much sodium is in raw squash?
100 g contains 20 mg of sodium, 0.9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does squash have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, squash, Indian, raw (Navajo) has 26 kcal, while squash, Indian, cooked, boiled (Navajo) has 16 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168040. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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