The composition of the pumpkin and its calorie content

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Pumpkin is a healthy and nutritious food that is well known in dietetics. This vegetable was brought to Russia from Mexico in the 16th century, and all ordinary people immediately fell in love with it. In ancient times, it was cooked, tormented in a Russian oven, porridge and soups were made from it. Nowadays, the product is widely used to maintain immunity and as a healthy dietary food. But it must be borne in mind that the calorie content of pumpkin differs from the method of preparation and variety.

The composition of the pumpkin and its calorie content

How many calories are in a pumpkin

Pumpkin is 10% composed of organic acids and dietary fiber (fiber), so it is excellent for eating with inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as anemia with persistent iron deficiency.

The calorie content of raw pumpkin is low: only 28 kcal per 100 g.

But this indicator is not constant, because there are many varieties of this healthy vegetable that differ in taste, properties and calorie content.

Let's consider the most common:

• Butternut is an early ripe variety bred in 1960. It is a product with a buttery texture and a pleasant nutty flavor. Caloric content per 100 g - 45 kcal.
• Muscat is one of the most delicious varieties, but in our country it grows only in the southern regions, because is a very thermophilic culture. It got this name for its peculiar taste and aroma. The calorie content is the same as the Butternut varieties.

In baked

Baking is the most common cooking method. This process takes place at a temperature of 180 °, 15 minutes in the oven is enough and a tasty healthy dish is ready.

Nutritional value: 27 kcal. But if you add a little sugar, the figure can increase significantly and range from 60 to 120 calories per 100 g.

Advice! If the pumpkin pulp is soft, it can be eaten raw (with the addition of honey) or placed in the microwave for 5 minutes and baked. The energy value of the dish will be 55 kcal, besides, it is very healthy.

In boiled

Boiled pumpkin has a minimum calorie content of 25 kcal. The pulp is subjected to heat treatment, for this it is dipped in a saucepan with water and boiled for half an hour.

In stew

Not everyone can eat pumpkin in its pure form, so many stew it, the calorie content of such a product is 30 kcal per 100 g.

What is included

Pumpkin is very useful

Pumpkin seeds contain essential and fatty oils, which include acid glycerides:

• oleic;
• linoleic;
• polymethine;
• stearic.

The chemical composition of pumpkin (per 100 g) is presented in the table:

Vitamin C, the amount of which in pumpkin is quite large, is necessary for the body in late autumn and winter.

The group of B vitamins allows you to fight stressful situations, fatigue, irritability. A nervous breakdown caught unawares - drink pumpkin juice, it will perfectly calm the nervous system.

Vitamins E and A - not only relieve skin diseases, but also help fight the appearance of wrinkles and early aging, while hair and nails will be strong and healthy.

A substance such as Carotene contained in the product helps to improve vision, prevents the spread of cancer cells. Vitamin K is a natural antibiotic that is much more useful than synthetic drugs.

Macronutrients

Trace elements

1. Iron 0.4 mg
2. Zinc 0.24 mg
3. Iodine 1 μg
4. Copper 180 mcg
5. Manganese 0.04 mg
6. Cobalt 1 μg
7. Fluoride 86 μg

BZHU

Vegetable suitable for dietary nutrition

• Protein 1.0 g
• Fat 0.10 g.
• Carbohydrates 4.40 g.

Such kbzhu confirms that fresh pumpkin can be used in dietary nutrition.

In addition, the composition contains the following substances:

1. Water 91.8 g.
2. Starches 0.2 g
3. Organic acids 0.1 g.
4. Disaccharides 4.2 g.

Beneficial features

Pumpkin is a real pharmacy that contains medicinal components for many diseases, it:

• dilates blood vessels;
• has anti-inflammatory properties;
• promotes wound healing;
• cleanses the body of toxins and toxins.

In addition, regular consumption of raw pulp contributes to:

• normalization of the digestive tract;
• improving metabolism;
• normalization of water-salt balance;
• beneficial effect on the nervous system.

In recent studies, it was found that this product prevents the spread of tubercle bacillus, removes toxins from the body and minimizes the presence of harmful cholesterol in the blood. It is also an anti-aging agent.

Interesting fact! Pumpkin seeds help get rid of parasites in the body.

Pumpkin is useful for the following diseases:

• gout;
• atherosclerosis;
• bowel and biliary tract diseases;
• kidney disease;
• diseases of the MPS;
• all kinds of infections;
• constipation and hemorrhoids;
• diabetes;
• excess weight;
• skin diseases and acne;
• dandruff;
• angina and acute respiratory infections;
• cardiovascular diseases.

Glycemic index

The coefficient, on the action of which the concentration of sugar in the bloodstream depends when the product is consumed, is called the glycemic index.

The highest score of 100 units is the Net Glucose Index. Pumpkin contains 75 units. At the same time, this indicator does not decrease from heat treatment.

This means that you should not eat a vegetable every day, especially for those with diabetes. It is worth limiting yourself to 1 time per week, use in small quantities.

Summing up

So, we found out that such indicators as the useful composition of pumpkin and its low calorie content allow us to consider it a dietary product (and a high proportion of proteins is also nutritious).

But at the same time, it is worth paying attention to the glycemic index of the vegetable - it is quite high, so diabetics need to consult a doctor before eating.

The chemical composition of the pulp speaks of a variety of healing properties for the body. Pumpkin dishes are indispensable in the winter: they will increase immunity and will be the prevention of many diseases.