Spaghetti Squash is a healthy and tasteful vegetable which can be cooked in a number of ways. The carbohydrate content in spaghetti squash differs to a great extent based on its method of preparation. It also varies in its raw and cooked form. Half a cup of traditionally cooked spaghetti squash contains around 5 grams of carbohydrate and 1 gram of fiber. An equal serving of cooked spaghetti has around 21 calories. Consuming 1 oz of similarly cooked spaghetti squash provides around 2 grams of carbohydrates and 5 grams of fiber. There are around 8 calories in a 1 oz serving of spaghetti squash. 4 oz of spaghetti squash cooked in a similar manner has 5.5 grams of carbohydrate, 2 grams of fiber and 30 calories.
Consuming one cup of cooked spaghetti squash cooked the traditional way means consuming just 10 grams of carbohydrates consisting of 2 grams of fiber. An equal serving of cooked spaghetti squash contains around 42 calories. One cup of spaghetti is usually considered to be a standard serving of this dish and is enough for an individual; it makes one feel full. Spaghetti squash is also rich in magnesium, calcium, potassium and vitamin A and also contains traces of certain other essential micronutrients.
However, there are various other methods of cooking spaghetti squash. Different ingredients are used in different preparations of spaghetti squash and the carbohydrate content in it differs to a great extent based on this factor. The kind and amount of oil and spices added to spaghetti squash while cooking also determines the carbohydrate content in it.
Many people love topping spaghetti squash with different sauces. Topping it with sauces may or may not have much impact on its carbohydrate content. One may add the meaty tomato sauce to this dish to enhance its taste without increasing its carbs.