Calorie comparison
Beets vs Butternut Squash
Per 100 grams, beets is the lighter choice by 2 calories, while beets delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Beets | Butternut Squash |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 | 45 |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 1 g |
| Carbs | 10 g | 12 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
Beets
1 cup (136 g)
58 cal
2.2 g protein · 13.6 g carbs · 0.3 g fat
🎃 Butternut Squash
1 cup cubed (140 g)
63 cal
1.4 g protein · 16.8 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, beets or butternut squash?
Per 100 g, beets has 43 calories and butternut squash has 45. Beets is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beets or butternut squash?
Beets has 1.6 g of protein per 100 g; butternut squash has 1 g. Beets wins on protein.
Is beets or butternut squash better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward beets — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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