Food and Nutritions: Pumpkin
Cucurbita maxima Duch.
Winter Squash (English) Kürbis (German) Poiree (French) Zucca (Italian)
It provides vitamins A, B9, C, E and folic acid. As for minerals, has potassium (361 mg), calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. Is 12 to 40 calories, depending on the variety and between 0.1 and 0.4% fat.
For every 100 grams is 2 grams protein, 8.8 grams of carbohydrate and 1.5 grams of fiber.
Content Component Unit
Water – 89.0%
Carbohydrate – 8.8 g
Protein – 2.0g
Fat – 0.5 g
Calcium – 14.2 mg
Phosphorus – 20.1 mg
Iron – 0.34 mg
Potassium – 439 mg
Sodium – 1.0 mg
Vitamin A (value) – 357 IU
Thiamine – 0.08 mg
Carotene – 0.32 mg
Riboflavin – 0.02 mg
Niacin – 0.69 mg
Ascorbic acid – 9.8 mg
Energy value – 39.2 cal
Properties: Stimulates the function of the pancreas, helping to regulate sugar levels in the blood.
Assists in the removal of mucus. Adjunct in the treatment of cataracts. Helps strengthen the immune system for its richness in antioxidants. Its juice is a good laxative and detoxifying the body. Its high content of beta carotene and alpha-carotene, reduced the risk posed by prostate cancer and heart disease.