Is Butternut Squash Like Potatoes? Unpacking the Key Differences
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According to Consumer Reports, one cup of cooked butternut squash has just 80 calories compared to a medium white potato's roughly 168 calories, making it a much lower-calorie option. But is butternut squash like potatoes in other key ways? The answer lies in their distinct botanical origins, nutritional makeup, and culinary characteristics.
