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How can I tell the difference between an acorn squash and a butternut squash?
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An acorn squash is generally smaller than a butternut squash, with a rounded bottom. It has a dark green or brown skin that is usually covered in small bumps. The flesh of an acorn squash is usually light yellow-orange in color and slightly sweet. A butternut squash is larger and rounder than an acorn squash, with a lighter colored, bumpy skin. Its flesh is orange-colored and quite sweet.