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Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)

Pepitas / Kaddu Beej

Cucurbita pepo

An exceptional source of plant-based magnesium, zinc, iron, and tryptophan with substantial plant protein.

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ENERGY559kcal / 100g
PROTEIN30.2grams
FIBER6.0grams
CARBS10.7grams
FAT49.1grams
SERVING SIZE BASIS100 g edible portion
Clean shelled green pumpkin seed pepitas on light wooden surface
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STANDOUT MICRONUTRIENTS

Notable Nutrients in Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)

Key vitamins and minerals meeting high percentages of daily recommended intake

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Guava

228 mg/ 100g
68 kcal
Why this result?

Guava provides approximately 11916% more vitamin c per 100 g (228 mg vs 1.9 mg in Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)).

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Orange

53.2 mg/ 100g
47 kcal
Why this result?

Orange provides approximately 2700% more vitamin c per 100 g (53.2 mg vs 1.9 mg in Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)).

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Banana

8.7 mg/ 100g
89 kcal
Why this result?

Banana provides approximately 358% more vitamin c per 100 g (8.7 mg vs 1.9 mg in Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)).

COMPOSITION

Full Nutrition Breakdown

Laboratory assayed values from published composition records

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Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Breakdown

Per 100g Edible Portion

/ 100g

Macronutrients

MacronutrientsAmount% Daily Value*
Calories (Energy)559kcal
28%
Protein30.2g
60%
Carbohydrates10.7g
4%
Dietary Fiber6.0g
21%
Total Fat49.1g
63%
Saturated Fat8.7g
43%
Total Sugars1.4g
3%
Sodium7.0mg
0%

Vitamins

VitaminsAmount% Daily Value*
Vitamin CAscorbic Acid
1.9mg
2%
Vitamin A (RAE)Retinol & Carotenoids
1.0µg
0%
Vitamin DCholecalciferol / Ergocalciferol
--
Vitamin EAlpha-tocopherol
2.2mg
15%
Vitamin KPhylloquinone & Menaquinones
7.3µg
6%
Folate (DFE)Vitamin B9
58µg
14%
0.27mg
23%
0.15mg
12%
5.0mg
31%
0.75mg
15%
Vitamin B6Pyridoxal 5-phosphate
0.14mg
8%
Vitamin B12Cobalamin
0µg
0%

Minerals

MineralsAmount% Daily Value*
Potassium809mg
17%
Calcium46.0mg
4%
Iron8.8mg
49%
Magnesium592mg
141%
Phosphorus1,233mg
99%
Zinc7.8mg
71%

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions about Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)

Expert-verified answers to common nutritional and dietary questions

How many calories and carbs are in Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)?

A 100-gram serving of Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) contains 559 calories, 10.7g of total carbohydrates, and 6.0g of dietary fiber (yielding approx. 4.7g net carbs). By portion: 100 g contains approximately 559 calories; 1 tablespoon (10 g) contains approximately 56 calories; 1 oz / handful (28 g) contains approximately 157 calories; 1 cup whole (129 g) contains approximately 721 calories.

What are the standout vitamins and health benefits of Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)?

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) is particularly high in Magnesium (141% Daily Value), Phosphorus (99% Daily Value), Zinc (71% Daily Value), Iron (49% Daily Value). An exceptional source of plant-based magnesium, zinc, iron, and tryptophan with substantial plant protein.

What are good healthy substitutes for Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)?

Popular and nutritionally verified alternatives to Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) include Guava, Orange, Amla (Indian Gooseberry). You can explore customized swaps ranked by protein, fiber, or vitamins using our smart replacement tool.

Is Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) suitable for low-carb, keto, or vegan diets?

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) is naturally vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, high protein, high fiber. With 559 calories and 6.0g of fiber per 100g, it fits well into healthy balanced, plant-based, and calorie-conscious meal plans.

Verified Data Source

USDA FoodData Central

Verified Record
DatasetFoundation Foods
Record Identifier#170556
Preparation Stateraw
Standard Basis100g edible portion

Values reflect assayed composite laboratory samples from published public food tables. Naturally occurring nutrients vary by harvest variety and culinary preparation.

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