Pumpkin : The Halloween Connection
Nutritional qualities
Pumpkins, an unlikely nutrition source, are rich in magnesium, manganese and phosphorous
They are good sources of iron, copper, protein, monounsaturated fats and zinc. Specially useful are the
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Energy(kjoules) | 285Â |
| Fibre | 2.3 g |
| Protein | 3.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.5 g |
| Total Fat | 0.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
