Esme’s Pumpkin half 300g

Pumpkin has an impressive nutrient profile. 

One cup of cooked pumpkin (245 grams) contains

• Calories: 49
• Fat: 0.2 grams
• Protein: 2 grams
• Carbs: 12 grams
• Fiber: 3 grams
• Vitamin A: 245% of the
  Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
• Vitamin C: 19% of the RDI
• Potassium: 16% of the RDI
• Copper: 11% of the RDI
• Manganese: 11% of the RDI
• Vitamin B2: 11% of the RDI
• Vitamin E: 10% of the RDI
• Iron: 8% of the RDI
• Small
  amounts of magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, folate and several B vitamins.

Besides being packed with vitamins and minerals, pumpkin is also relatively low in calories, as it’s 94% water

It’s also very high in beta-carotene, a carotenoid that your body turns into vitamin A. 

Moreover, pumpkin seeds are edible, nutritious and linked to numerous health benefits.