Pumpkin
Selection Information
Usage: Carved into a Jack-O-Lantern, pumpkin pie, soups, 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
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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 |
0% |
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Cholesterol 0mg |
0% |
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Sodium 1mg |
0% |
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Total Carbohydrate 8g |
3% |
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Dietary Fiber 1g |
2% |
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Sugars 2g |
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Protein 1g |
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Vitamin A 171% |
Vitamin C 17% |
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Calcium 2% |
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. |
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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.