Are there usda databse entries for most variations of winter squash?

stupid_in_the_street
stupid_in_the_street Posts: 34 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I am wondering, as i have looked and have not found any, but occasionally i have great difficulty finding things on there. There are mfp database entires for certain variations, but they seem to vary by 50 calories or more (with the same serving size). I like my diary to be accurate, so i am wondering where these mfp entries come from if they are not from the usda. Thank you, any help is greatly appreciated!

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  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    MFP entries can be added by any user. That's why you will sometimes see errors or variations among the entries.
  • CyberTone
    CyberTone Posts: 7,337 Member
    I use these MFP-staff-entered items which track the USDA National Nutrient Database.

    FYI, kabocha squash is closely related to Hubbard, so I just use that one.

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  • Amnav
    Amnav Posts: 8 Member
    this alone could be considered a "free food."
  • stupid_in_the_street
    stupid_in_the_street Posts: 34 Member
    I understand that they vary because of the factors mentioned above, i am asking for advice for accuratley logging. I understand that squash is healthy, but if i eat 50 calories ocer maintenence every day i will gain 5 pounds in a year. This is why i try to log accuratley. Sometimes, I eat squash every day for months. This is why i am asking.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    I've generally found them and logged lots of different varieties, but search the USDA if you can't find one and add it.

    http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods
  • stupid_in_the_street
    stupid_in_the_street Posts: 34 Member
    edited January 2016
    Oh, that is what i meant. I have searched the usda, i havent found any sqash though. I dont know if i am using the wrong searvh terms or something else
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    edited January 2016
    stupid_in_the_street wrote: »
    Oh, that is what i meant. I have searched the usda, i havent found any sqash though. I dont know if i am using the wrong searvh terms or something else

    What are you looking for specifically? There's an "all varieties" fallback that I've used when I wasn't sure what kind of winter squash I had. I also don't bother differentiating between types of apples -- close enough.
  • CyberTone
    CyberTone Posts: 7,337 Member
    stupid_in_the_street wrote: »
    Oh, that is what i meant. I have searched the usda, i havent found any sqash though. I dont know if i am using the wrong searvh terms or something else

    My previous post in this thread showed a screen capture of the MFP Food Database search results for butternut, spaghetti, acorn, Hubbard, and an all varieties average entry - all of those entries can be found in the USDA database also. You can also find pumpkin in the database.

    I am not sure what else you are looking for.
  • rosebarnalice
    rosebarnalice Posts: 3,488 Member
    I've found every variety I've ever looked for, but I've never just searched for generic winter squash. What varieties are you missing?
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    stupid_in_the_street wrote: »
    Oh, that is what i meant. I have searched the usda, i havent found any sqash though. I dont know if i am using the wrong searvh terms or something else

    Like CyberTone said, one of the first five entries for "squash winter raw" in the MFP database should give you the entry you should use.
  • stupid_in_the_street
    stupid_in_the_street Posts: 34 Member
    Interesting. The type i am looking for is a less common one, but i couldnt find any types. I must be dping something incorrectly. Is there a specific format you must use for the database? Would 'winter squash' or 'squash, winter' work? I have tried both to no avail. Could it be something with my browser? I really appreciate all of the help.
  • CyberTone
    CyberTone Posts: 7,337 Member
    stupid_in_the_street wrote: »
    Interesting. The type i am looking for is a less common one, but i couldnt find any types. I must be dping something incorrectly. Is there a specific format you must use for the database? Would 'winter squash' or 'squash, winter' work? I have tried both to no avail. Could it be something with my browser? I really appreciate all of the help.

    What is the name of the type of squash you are looking for?
  • bioklutz
    bioklutz Posts: 1,365 Member
    http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods?format=&count=&max=35&sort=&fgcd=Vegetables+and+Vegetable+Products&manu=&lfacet=&qlookup=squash&offset=0&order=desc

    If what you are looking for is not there I wouldn't worry about it too much. You can monitor your weight and if it is creepy up because of the wrong squash entry you can always cut back on this addiction for a short time :wink:
  • stupid_in_the_street
    stupid_in_the_street Posts: 34 Member
    Im sorry for wasting everyone's time. My computer wasnt working properly, i have found it now.

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