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Pumpkin Nutrition
- The bright orange color of pumpkin is a dead giveaway that
pumpkin is loaded with an important antioxidant, beta-carotene.
- Beta-carotene is one of the plant carotenoids converted to
vitamin A in the body. In the conversion to vitamin A, beta-carotene
performs many important functions in overall health.
- Current research indicates that a diet rich in foods containing
beta-carotene may reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer and
offers protection against heart disease.
- Beta-carotene offers protection against other diseases as well as
some degenerative aspects of aging.
Nutrition Facts
(1 cup cooked, boiled, drained, without salt)
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Calories |
49 |
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Zinc |
1 mg |
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Protein |
2 g |
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Selenium |
.50 mg |
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Carbohydrate |
12 g |
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Vitamin C |
12 mg |
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Dietary Fiber |
3 g |
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Niacin |
1 mg |
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Calcium |
37 mg |
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Folate |
21 mcg |
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Iron |
1.4 mg |
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Vitamin A |
2650 IU |
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Magnesium |
22 mg |
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Vitamin E |
3 mg |
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Potassium |
564 mg |
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