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Acorn Squash Potassium: 896 mg Serving size: 1 cup cooked
As a fall-time favorite, acorn squash is a starchy vegetable that sometimes gets a bad rap for containing carbohydrates.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
That’s because rice varies a lot according to manufacturer, and some brands may simply be starchier than others (and thus require more rinsing).
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 13 May 2025
Acorn Squash This type of winter squash is a starchy vegetable rich in magnesium, vitamins A and C, and potassium.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
There is also a starchy middle layer called the endosperm, which contains simple carbohydrates as well as some protein and nutrients.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
That’s because rice varies a lot according to manufacturer, and some brands may simply be starchier than others (and thus require more rinsing).
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 13 May 2025
Acorn Squash This type of winter squash is a starchy vegetable rich in magnesium, vitamins A and C, and potassium.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
There is also a starchy middle layer called the endosperm, which contains simple carbohydrates as well as some protein and nutrients.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
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“Starchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starchy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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starchy
adjective
starchier; starchiest
1
: containing, consisting of, or resembling starch
starchy foods
2
: consisting of or marked by formality or stiffness
starchiness
noun
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