Nutrition of Canned Pumpkins

Canned pumpkin is a nutritious addition to a healthy diet. A serving of pumpkin provides vital nutrients and dietary fiber. Canned pumpkin is a popular ingredient in breads and pies during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season, but it deserves a place on the table year round.

An Excellent Source of Vitamins

Like other orange vegetables canned pumpkin is a good source of vitamin A. It also provides a vitamin C, vitamin K and vitamin E.

A Good Source of Nutrients

Canned pumpkin contains manganese, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, pantothenic acid and copper, which are necessary for the body's optimal functioning.

Calories

Canned pumkin contains 83 calories per serving. Most of these calories are in the form of sugars.

Fat and Fiber

Canned pumpkin is naturally very low in fat and contains no cholesterol. It is high in fiber, a cup provides 28 percent of the recommended daily allowance for dietary fiber.

Iron

Canned pumpkin supplies 3.4 grams of iron, 19 percent of the recommended daily value.

References

• Nutrition Facts: Canned Pumpkin

Resources

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