Pumpkin leaves, raw
* 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 | 11 MG | 12% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 8% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 10% | |
| Niacin | 0.9 MG | 6% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | 12% | |
| Folate, total | 36 UG | 9% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 97 UG | 11% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 39 MG | 3% | |
| Iron, Fe | 2.2 MG | 12% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 38 MG | 9% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 104 MG | 8% | |
| Potassium, K | 436 MG | 9% | |
| Sodium, Na | 11 MG | 0% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.2 MG | 2% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 15% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.4 MG | 15% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.9 UG | 2% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (19 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.4g per 100g).
About Pumpkin leaves, raw
Pumpkin leaves are used as a cooking green across much of sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia, though they remain obscure in American cooking. Raw, the protein content is surprisingly high for a leaf vegetable - among the better plant sources in this category. Fat is minimal. The young, tender shoots are eaten raw or very briefly cooked; mature leaves are tougher and benefit from longer simmering.
Dietary Information
Pumpkin leaves, raw 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 19 calories per 100 grams, Pumpkin leaves, raw gets 66% of its calories from protein, 49% from carbohydrates, and 19% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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