Pumpkin, flowers, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 5 MG | 6% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 3% | |
| Folate, total | 41 UG | 10% | |
| Choline, total | 13.4 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 87 UG | 10% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 37 MG | 3% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.9 MG | 5% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 25 MG | 6% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 34 MG | 3% | |
| Potassium, K | 106 MG | 2% | |
| Sodium, Na | 242 MG | 11% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 11% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.9 UG | 2% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (15 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.1g per 100g).
About Pumpkin, flowers, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Pumpkin flowers, boiled and drained with salt, are a delicacy more common in Mexican and Italian cooking than in mainstream American cuisine. They are very light eating - almost all water and a trace of carbohydrate - with minimal fiber, fat, and protein. The flavor is mild and slightly sweet, reminiscent of squash but more delicate. Typically stuffed with cheese and fried, or folded into quesadillas, which changes the nutritional picture considerably from this plain boiled form.
Dietary Information
Pumpkin, flowers, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, low-fat, very low in calories, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Calorie Breakdown
At 15 calories per 100 grams, Pumpkin, flowers, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt gets 29% of its calories from protein, 85% from carbohydrates, and 5% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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