The word pumpkin has been originated from the Greek language, which means “large melon”. Many countries grow it due to many reasons; some grow it on commercial reasons while others grow it for agricultural purposes. Pumpkin cannot be grown only in sub-continent of Antarctica. The harvesting season of pumpkin is July as it is warm weather fruit.
Pumpkin is used in cooking many dishes. You may eat its fleshy shell, the seeds, the leaves and flowers. In United States and Canada, people send this staple as a thanks giving gesture. People have trend to buy canned pumpkin mostly. Cooking of it can be versatile such as in boiling form, baked, steamed or roasted. In North America, it is important staple and used in making soups and purees. Its seeds are called pepitas which have large amount of protein. There is 7grams of protein in one ounce of pumpkin seeds. It is anti-oxidant and full of vitamins.
Pumpkin Nutritional Value, Data, Information, Content, Label, List and Benefits
Measure 125ml
Weight 129g
Energy 44kcal
Energy 184kj
Protein 1g
Carbohydrate 10g
Total Sugar 4g
Total Dietary Fiber 3.8g
Total Fat tr g
Calcium 34mg
Iron 1.8mg
Sodium 6mg
Potassium 267mg
Magnesium 30mg
Phosphorus 45mg
Vitamin A 1007RAE
Beta-carotene 16mcg
Lycopene 5mcg
Folate 0DFE
Vitamin C mg
Vitamin B12 mcg