Pumpkin flowers, leaves, flesh, and seeds are nutritious

The flesh and the leaves, the flowers and the seeds are edible and nutritious.

The Leaves are a good source of Calcium, Protein, beta Carotene, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper and Manganese.

The Flowers are a good source of Thiamin, Niacin, Calcium and Iron, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Potassium.

Seeds provide Protein, Magnesium, Zinc and more: http://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/500-nutrients-squash-seeds.html

Pumpkin Flesh provides Thiamin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Iron, Magnesium and Phosphorus, beta Carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Riboflavin, Potassium, Copper and Manganese.


Nutrients in 1 cup (40g) of pumpkin Leaves:
Water 36.22 g
Energy 7 kcal
Protein 1.23 g
Total lipid (fat) 0.16 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 0.91 g
Calcium, Ca 15 mg
Iron, Fe 0.87 mg
Magnesium, Mg 15 mg
Phosphorus, P 41 mg
Potassium, K 170 mg
Sodium, Na 4 mg
Zinc, Zn 0.08 mg
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 4.3 mg
Thiamin 0.037 mg
Riboflavin 0.050 mg
Niacin 0.359 mg
Vitamin B-6 0.081 mg
Folate, DFE 14 µg
Vitamin B-12 0.00 µg
Vitamin A, RAE 38 µg
Vitamin A, IU 757 IU
Vitamin D 0 IU
Fatty acids, total saturated 0.081 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.020 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.009 g

Vitamins and minerals in 1 cup (a little more than 100grams) of pumpkin flesh:
Water 106.26 g
Energy 30 kcal
Protein 1.16 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 7.54 g
Fiber, total dietary 0.6 g
Sugars, total 3.20 g
Calcium, Ca 24 mg
Iron, Fe 0.93 mg
Magnesium, Mg 14 mg
Phosphorus, P 51 mg
Potassium, K 394 mg
Sodium, Na 1 mg
Zinc, Zn 0.37 mg
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 10.4 mg
Thiamin 0.058 mg
Riboflavin 0.128 mg
Niacin 0.696 mg
Vitamin B-6 0.071 mg
Folate, DFE 19 µg
Vitamin B-12 0.00 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 1.23 mg
Beta and Alpha Carotene (Vitamin A) 3596+4659 µg
Vitamin D 0 IU
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 1.3 µg
Fatty acids, total saturated 0.060 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.015 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.006 g


Note: Butternut squash is an even better choice for gutload! See: http://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/144-nutritional-value-winter-squash.html

Comments

I had no idea that the leaves and flowers were nutritious, too. I'm so glad you posted this. My husband grew pumpkins this year. :)
 
I will have to save my pumpkin flesh/seeds this year when I carve ;) Great info, your blog's been a lifesaver!
 
Is any kind of pumpkin ok? Also do I need to cook/steam the flesh or can I feed it to the buggers raw? I always see people saying to steam squash and yams.

... and no way am I sharing my pumpkin seeds with the buggers!:p
 
werecat;bt2018 said:
Is any kind of pumpkin ok? Also do I need to cook/steam the flesh or can I feed it to the buggers raw? I always see people saying to steam squash and yams.

... and no way am I sharing my pumpkin seeds with the buggers!:p
All edible squash are okay, with butter nut amongst the best.
My bugs eat more if lightly cooked.
 

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