Health Benefits
The distinctive bright orange color of pumpkin clearly indicates that it's an excellent source of that all-important antioxidant beta-carotene. Research shows that people who eat a diet rich in beta-carotene are less likely to develop certain cancers than those who fail to include beta-carotene-rich foods in their diet. Pumpkin also has another carotenoid, beta-cryptoxanthin, which may decrease the risk of lung cancer in smokers.
Calories | 24 |
Fat | 0 g |
Saturated Fat | 0 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Carbohydrate | 6 g |
Protein | 1 g |
Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
Sodium | 1 mg |
Vitamin A | 6,115 IU |
Niacin | 1 mg |
Vitamin C | 6 mg |
Calcium | 18 mg |
Potassium | 282 mg |
Carotenoids | 6,012 micrograms |
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