Pumpkin Nutrition
Nutritional Value of Pumpkins
People commonly ask ” Are pumpkins healthy for you? The answer is a resounding “YES”! So, if you like pumpkins, you will be pleased to know that pumpkins are good for you. And there are hundreds of recipes, for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Don’t limit your consumption of pumpkins to just the Fall season. Rather, eat healthy with pumpkins all year long! Listed below are pumpkin nutrition values that are certain to make you smile.
Pumpkin Nutrition Facts
Here is the nutritional value of pumpkins:
Serving Size: 1 cup | Puree | Cubes |
Calories | 80 | 26 |
Carbohydrates | 18 g. | 6 |
Cholesterol | 0 | 0 |
Sodium | 80 mg. | 0 |
Fat | 0 | 0 |
Potassium | 588 mg. | 394 mg. |
Protein | 4 g. | 1 g. |
Vitamin A: | 310% of RDA | 171% |
Vitamin C | 20% RDA | 17& RDA |
Calcium |
| 2% |
Iron |
| 5% |
Did you Know? Pumpkins are 90% water.
Source: USDA Database
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