Winter Squash is a very tender vegetable with lots of different varieties in shapes and colors. Usually people prefer to cook the winter squash before eating it. The best time to pick winter squash is somewhere around October or November. The Nutrients in about 1 cup, (205 grams) of baked Winter Squash are:
- Vitamin A (Extreme Amount)
- Vitamin B1, Thiamin
- Vitamin B2, Riboflavin
- Vitamin B3, Niacin
- Vitamin B5, Pantothenic Acid
- Vitamin B6, Pyridoxine
- Vitamin B9, Folate
- Vitamin C (Good Amount)
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- Potassium
- Dietary Fiber (Good Amount)
- Manganese (Good Amount)
- Copper
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids
- Omega 6 Fatty Acids
- Amino Acids
- Calories
- Protein
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Zinc
- Selenium
- Carbohydrates
- Natural Fats
- Natural Sugars

Also, there are very good benefits that you could get from this kind of Winter Squash:
- Helps prevent some cancers
- Reduces Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
- Helps Maintain Healthy urinary function
- Helps Maintain Healthy sexual function
- Support Lung Health
- Improves Eyesight
- Supports Good Vision
- Fights Viral Infections
- Protects from Viral Infections
- Reduces Chances of Night Blindness
- Moisturizes Skin
- Moisturizes Eyes
- Moisturizes Mucous
- Antioxidant Support
- Protects from Free Radicals
- Improves wound healing
- Prevents cells from damages
- Improves gums health
- Improves teeth health
- Improves Immune System
- Reduces Aging
- Improves Iron absorption
- Prevents from frequent colds
- Protects from frequent infections
- Supports strong bones
- Supports healthy bones
- Normalizes blood sugar levels
- Supports healthy thyroid gland
- Improves Nerve health
- Helps protect from nausea
- Reduces vomiting
- Reduces skin rashes
- Maintains Hair color
- Normalizes Cholesterol levels
- Helps prevent dizziness
- Helps prevent hearing loss
- Supports healthy reproduction