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Pumpkin nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Pumpkin

Pumpkin
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
Check out our full article on Pumpkin glycemic index
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
52 (low)
Glycemic load 5 (low)
Insulin index  ⓘ https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/11945 – II for baked butternut pumpkin is 77 77
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 20 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 4 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 cup, mashed (245 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -3.8 (alkaline)
Oxalates  ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889157513000902 0 mg
TOP 10% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 90% of foods
TOP 24% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 76% of foods
TOP 30% Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 70% of foods
TOP 37% Alpha Carotene ⓘHigher in Alpha Carotene content than 63% of foods
TOP 38% Beta Carotene ⓘHigher in Beta Carotene content than 62% of foods

Pumpkin calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 20
Calories in 1 cup, mashed 49 245 g

Pumpkin Glycemic index (GI)

Source:
Check out our full article on Pumpkin glycemic index
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
52

Pumpkin Glycemic load (GL)

5

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.5% 21% 6.4% 13% 20% 0.13% 6.3% 30% 12% 1.1%
Calcium: 45mg of 1,000mg 4.5%
Iron: 1.7mg of 8mg 21%
Magnesium: 27mg of 420mg 6.4%
Phosphorus: 90mg of 700mg 13%
Potassium: 690mg of 3,400mg 20%
Sodium: 3mg of 2,300mg 0.13%
Zinc: 0.69mg of 11mg 6.3%
Copper: 0.27mg of 1mg 30%
Manganese: 0.27mg of 2mg 12%
Selenium: 0.6µg of 55µg 1.1%

Mineral chart - relative view

230 mg
TOP 52%
0.09 mg
TOP 57%
0.09 mg
TOP 61%
15 mg
TOP 63%
0.57 mg
TOP 74%
0.23 mg
TOP 83%
30 mg
TOP 84%
9 mg
TOP 85%
0.2 µg
TOP 94%
1 mg
TOP 98%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 345% 16% 0% 16% 7.8% 18% 7.7% 12% 10% 6.8% 0% 3.4% 2%
Vitamin A: 17265IU of 5,000IU 345%
Vitamin E: 2.4mg of 15mg 16%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 14mg of 90mg 16%
Vitamin B1: 0.09mg of 1mg 7.8%
Vitamin B2: 0.23mg of 1mg 18%
Vitamin B3: 1.2mg of 16mg 7.7%
Vitamin B5: 0.6mg of 5mg 12%
Vitamin B6: 0.13mg of 1mg 10%
Folate: 27µg of 400µg 6.8%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 19mg of 550mg 3.4%
Vitamin K: 2.4µg of 120µg 2%

Vitamin chart - relative view

5755 IU
TOP 10%
4.7 mg
TOP 30%
0.8 mg
TOP 50%
9 µg
TOP 65%
0.08 mg
TOP 74%
0.8 µg
TOP 79%
0.41 mg
TOP 81%
0.04 mg
TOP 81%
0.2 mg
TOP 81%
0.03 mg
TOP 81%
6.2 mg
TOP 90%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

5% 92%
Protein:
Daily Value: 1%
0.7 g of 50 g
0.7 g (1% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.1 g of 65 g
0.1 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 2%
4.9 g of 300 g
4.9 g (2% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 5%
93.7 g of 2,000 g
93.7 g (5% of DV )
Other:
0.6 g
0.6 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 9.6% 6% 4.9% 3.7% 5.6% 2.3% 3.9% 4.1% 4.7%
Tryptophan: 27mg of 280mg 9.6%
Threonine: 63mg of 1,050mg 6%
Isoleucine: 69mg of 1,400mg 4.9%
Leucine: 102mg of 2,730mg 3.7%
Lysine: 117mg of 2,100mg 5.6%
Methionine: 24mg of 1,050mg 2.3%
Phenylalanine: 69mg of 1,750mg 3.9%
Valine: 75mg of 1,820mg 4.1%
Histidine: 33mg of 700mg 4.7%

Fat type information

74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g

Fiber content ratio for Pumpkin

42% 22% 35%
Sugar: 2.1 g
Fiber: 1.1 g
Other: 1.7 g

All nutrients for Pumpkin per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 20kcal 1% 97% 2.4 times less than OrangeOrange
Protein 0.72g 2% 88% 3.9 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.07g 0% 94% 475.9 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 4.7mg 5% 30% 11.3 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 3.8g N/A 60% 14.3 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 4.9g 2% 60% 5.7 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 9mg 2% 85% 15.6 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 15mg 2% 63% 8.3 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 230mg 7% 52% 1.6 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 0.57mg 7% 74% 4.6 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 2.1g N/A 59% 4.3 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 1.1g 4% 49% 2.2 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.09mg 10% 57% 1.6 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.23mg 2% 83% 27.4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 30mg 4% 84% 6.1 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 1mg 0% 98% 490 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 288µg 32% 24%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5% 50% 1.8 times less than KiwiKiwi
Manganese 0.09mg 4% 61%
Selenium 0.2µg 0% 94%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 3% 81% 8.6 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 6% 74% 1.7 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 3% 81% 23.2 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 4% 81% 5.6 times less than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 3% 81% 2.7 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1% 79% 127 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 9µg 2% 65% 6.8 times less than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0% 88% 159.3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Choline 6.2mg 1% 90%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g N/A 93% 1088.8 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0g N/A 96% 11793.5 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0% 96% 33.9 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.02mg 0% 97% 34.3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.02mg 0% 96% 39.7 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.03mg 0% 97% 71.5 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.04mg 0% 96% 11.6 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.01mg 0% 97% 12 times less than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0% 97% 29 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.03mg 0% 97% 81.2 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.01mg 0% 97% 68.1 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 20
% Daily Value*
0.11%
Total Fat 0.07g
0.17%
Saturated Fat 0.04g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.04%
Sodium 1mg
1.6%
Total Carbohydrate 4.9g
4.4%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 0.72g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 15mg 1.5%

Iron 0.57mg 7.1%

Potassium 230mg 6.8%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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Pumpkin nutrition infographic

Pumpkin nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/nutrients

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