Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are a nutritional standout and have been used for their medicinal properties in Europe and China for centuries.

Known as "pepitas" - which means little seed in Spanish - and widely used in Mexican cooking, pumpkin seeds can be enjoyed as a snack, added to salads or ground up to make a unique pesto.

In addition to providing an excellent source of magnesium and iron, pumpkin seeds also provide immune-boosting zinc and phytonutrients called curcurbitacins which researchers have found pack a powerful punch against prostate problems.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Manganese
*Good Source of: Protein, Vitamin K, Zinc
*Preferences: Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Nightshade, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Pumpkin seeds are sold in the shell, shelled, roasted, and raw. Keep pumkin seeds refrigerated; the oil in pumpkin seeds can easily go rancid.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-ounce(s) PUMPKIN&SQUASH SD KRNLS,DRIED

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 112.73

Calories: 151

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.8 g	*
Saturated Fat	2.4 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	4 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	5.8 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	51 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	5 g	*
Sugars	0.28 g	*
Fiber	1.1 g	*
Protein	6.9 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	106.4 IU	2%
Vitamin C	0.53mg	1%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.06 mg	3%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	14.4 mg	18%
Folate	16.2 mcg	4%
Niacin	0.49 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0.09 mg	5%
Thiamin	0.06 mg	4%
MINERALS
Calcium	12 mg	1%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	4.2 mg	23%
Magnesium	149.8 mg	37%
Manganese	0.85 mg	42%
Phosphorous	328.7 mg	33%
Potassium	226 mg	6%
Selenium	1.6 mcg	2%
Sodium	5 mg	0%
Zinc	2.1 mg	14%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	63.8 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).