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How can I tell the difference between an acorn squash and a butternut squash?
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The main way to distinguish between an acorn squash and a butternut squash is by their shape. An acorn squash will usually have a more pointed, oblong shape with darker green skin while a butternut squash will be rounder, more bulbous in shape, and its skin will be lighter in color. Additionally, the texture of the flesh may differ; an acorn squash tends to be firmer and drier than a butternut squash.