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Do we actually save that much money when we buy fillers?  And at what expense nutritionally, do we save a few pennies?

First Pasta then Spaghetti Squash

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup of cooked
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 12 Calories 220
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 1.29g		2%
	Saturated Fat 0.245g	1%
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.444g
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.182g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 325mg		14%
Potassium 63mg
Total Carbohydrate 42.95g		14%
	Dietary Fiber 2.5g	10%
	Sugars 0.78g
Protein 8.06g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 1% Iron 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.  Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18 Spaghetti Squash Nutrition Spaghetti squash may have a curious name, but its health benefits are no joke. An unsalted one-cup serving boasts: no fat only 42 calories just 10 grams carbohydrates 1 gram protein 3 percent of the day's vitamin A, calcium and iron 8 percent of the recommended daily dose of vitamin B6 9 percent of your daily vitamin C requirement. Of course gluten is not an issue with spaghetti squash either.   Price comparison.  One pound package of pasta is about $1.89 which will make 4 cups when cooked.   One 3 pound spaghetti squash at 69¢ a pound is just over $2.00 and also yields about 4 cups when cooked.