Pumpkin

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Pumpkin flesh without skin and seeds, values for the raw vegetable.

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Pumpkin is a winter squash whose orange flesh is roasted, boiled, mashed, or made into soups, porridge and pies. A 150 g portion has about 39 kcal and supplies about 70% of the daily value of vitamin A as beta-carotene, with some vitamin C, vitamin E and potassium. Its glycemic index is medium, but with under 7 g of carbohydrate per 100 g the glycemic load of a normal portion is low.

Low carbLow calorie

Nutrition values are for the raw product

Macronutrients Distribution

Protein: 1g (13.2%)
Fat: 0.1g (1.3%)
Carbs: 6.5g (85.5%)
Fiber: 0.5g

Basic Nutritional Info

NutrientValueDV
Protein1g1.8%
Fat0.1g0.1%
Carbs6.5g2.2%
Simple Sugars2.27gEstimate
Complex Carbs3.72gEstimate
Fiber0.5g2.0%
Water92g3.7%
Calories261.2%

Glycemic Index

Low (0-55) Medium (56-69) High (70+)
64

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Fatty Acids Composition

Fatty AcidAmountUnitDV
Saturated0.05g0.3%
Monounsaturated0.01g0.0%
Polyunsaturated0.01g0.1%
Omega-30.003gEstimate
Omega-60.007gEstimate
Trans0g0.0%

Antioxidants

Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.

Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.

CompoundAmountUnit
Vitamin C9mg
Vitamin E1.06mg
Selenium0.3mcg

Vitamins

VitaminAmountUnitDV
vitamin A426mcg47.3%
vitamin B10.05mg4.2%
vitamin B20.11mg8.5%
vitamin B30.6mg3.8%
vitamin B60.061mg3.6%
vitamin B916mcg4.0%
vitamin C9mg10.0%
vitamin E1.06mg7.1%
vitamin K1.1mcg0.9%

Minerals

MineralAmountUnitDV
calcium21mg2.1%
iron0.8mg4.4%
magnesium12mg3.0%
phosphorus44mg6.3%
potassium340mg13.1%
sodium1mg0.0%
zinc0.32mg2.9%
copper0.127mg14.1%
manganese0.125mg5.4%
selenium0.3mcg0.5%

Essential Amino Acids

Amino AcidAmountUnitDVDIAAS
Histidine 16mg2.3%79%
Isoleucine 31mg2.2%82%
Leucine 46mg1.7%60%
Lysine 54mg2.6%89%
Methionine limiting14mg1.3%48%
Phenylalanine 74mg4.2%143%
Threonine 29mg2.8%92%
Tryptophan 12mg4.3%144%
Valine 35mg1.9%69%

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