Pumpkins are low in calories, fat and sodium and high in fiber. Pumpkins are a good source of beta carotene (vitamin A), vitamin B, potassium, protein and iron. Pumpkins are underrated and should be high up on the list of super-foods!
Pumpkin Nutrition Facts:
(1 cup cooked, boiled, drained, without salt)
| Calories 49 Protein 2 grams Carbohydrate 12 grams Dietary Fiber 3 grams Calcium 37 mg Iron 1.4 mg Magnesium 22 mg Potassium 564 mg |
Zinc 1 mg Selenium .50 mg Vitamin C 12 mg Niacin 1 mg Folate 21 mcg Vitamin A 2650 IU Vitamin E 3 mg |