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Pumpkin
Selection Information
Usage: Jack-O-Lantern, pies, baked & fried.
Selection: Good quality pumpkin will be hard and heavy for it's size.
Avoid: Avoid pumpkin that is very light for it's size or soft in any way.
Seasonal Information
Pumpkin is available from late September through October.
Pumpkin Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 116g
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Amount Per Serving
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Calories 30
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Calories from Fat 0
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% Daily Value*
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Total Fat 0
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0%
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Cholesterol 0mg
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0%
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Sodium 1mg
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0%
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Total Carbohydrate 8g
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3%
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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2%
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Sugars 2g
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Protein 1g
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Vitamin A 171%
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Vitamin C 17%
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Calcium 2%
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Iron 5%
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Source: PMA's Labeling Facts
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Pumpkins are low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a good source of Thiamin, Niacin,
Vitamin B6, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Iron, Magnesium and Phosphorus, and an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C,
Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Riboflavin, Potassium, Copper and Manganese.
Pumpkin Tips & Trivia
- The vegetable responsible for preventing the starvation of the pilgrims during their first winter in America was the pumpkin.
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