The word pumpkin originated from the word 'pepon', a Greek word for big melon. People usually connect the bright orange colored pumpkin with Halloween, because of the 'jack-o-lantern' custom and it is purpose in assorted Hallowe'en ornaments. Similar with all bright colored veggies, pumpkin also is rich in several all-important vitamins and minerals.
Because of the high pumpkin nutrition rate, pumpkins occasionally are as well referred to as a nutritional powerhouse. The following is the nutrients acquaint in one cup of cooked, boiled and drained pumpkin:
- Nutrients Amount
- Protein 2 gms
- Dietary Fiber 3 gms
- Carbohydrates 12 gms
- Calories 49 Kcal
- Vitamin A 2650 IU
- Vitamin C 12 mg
- Vitamin E 3 mg
- Niacin 1 mg
- Folate 21 mcg
- Iron 1.4 mg
- Calcium 37 mg
- Potassium 564mg
- Zinc 1 mg
- Magnesium 22 mg
- Selenium 0.50 mg
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There is also known pumpkin seed that acknowledged to facilitate better functioning of the brain. The phytosteroids acquaint in pumpkins aid in precluding certain kinds of cancers. Apart from these, pumpkin seeds are also fat in magnesium, iron, amino acids, vitamin K and zinc which offer a lot of extra health benefits.Pumpkin seeds are a great snack and can be eaten raw as well. Have you tried it? If no, it's not bad to try, it's great taste!
