Freshly roasted pumpkin seeds with a layer of salt surrounding each seed. ...
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.0 starsFreshly roasted pumpkin seeds with a layer of salt surrounding each seed. These are the ones that the pro baseball players eat! Homestyle roasted pumpkin seeds are a classic (but hard to find!) salted snack still in the shell. Munch on this delicious treat while watching games at home or take them to the ballpark. Salted roasted pumpkin seeds are packed with nutrients like protein, fiber, and minerals.
Pumpkin seeds can be added to salads, breads, smoothies and are absolutely safe for mother-to-be. Not just safe, it is healthy and a source of important nutrients for pre-natal development. Pregnancy is a time when a woman’s body undergoes changes internally and externally to make room for the growth of the baby inside. As the uterus expands, the back, abdominal and hip muscles need to stretch. This push, pull and stretch calls for extra protein in the diet and pumpkin seeds can come to your rescue at this crucial time, particularly for vegetarians. 1 cup of pumpkin seeds takes care of half of your daily nutritional requirement. Apart from protein, it also contains calcium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.
Roasted pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of protein. A single one-ounce serving of pumpkin seeds delivers 7 grams of protein to keep you feeling energized and satisfied. They are also a good source of dietary fiber, and minerals such as iron, potassium and magnesium. Plentiful in vitamin E and zinc, roasted pumpkin seeds boost your body’s natural defense against illnesses.
Enjoying a handful of these delicious homestyle pumpkin seeds is good for your heart! Pumpkin seeds are rich in plant-based compounds known as phytosterols which inhibit the absorption of cholesterol. A 2005 study published in the Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry found that pumpkin seeds had the highest phytosterol content among commonly eaten nuts and seeds. This protective nutrient can help lower harmful cholesterol levels.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| For a Serving Size of 129 grams (129g) | |
| Calories 721.1 | Calories from Fat 569.5 (79%) |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 63.3g | - |
| Saturated fat 11.2g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat 21g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat 27.1g | - |
| Trans fat 0.1g | - |
| Sodium 9mg | 1% |
| Potassium 1043.6mg | - |
| Carbohydrates 13.8g | - |
| Net carbs 6.1g | - |
| Sugar 1.8g | - |
| Fiber 7.7g | 31% |
| Glucose 0.2g | |
| Fructose 0.2g | |
| Sucrose 1.5g | |
| Protein 39g | |
| Vitamins and minerals | |
| Vitamin A 1.3μg | 1% |
| Vitamin A IU 20.6IU | - |
| Vitamin B6 0.2mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C 2.5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamin D IU 0IU | - |
| Vitamin E 2.8mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K 9.4μg | 8% |
| Caffeine 0mg | - |
| Calcium 59.3mg | 6% |
| Iron 11.4mg | 143% |
| Magnesium 763.7mg | 219% |
| Phosphorus 1590.6mg | 160% |
| Zinc 10.1mg | 68% |
| Copper 1.7mg | 87% |
| Manganese 5.9mg | 294% |
| Selenium 12.1μg | 18% |
| Retinol 0μg | - |
| Lycopene 0μg | - |
| Thiamine 0.4mg | 24% |
| Riboflavin 0.2mg | 12% |
| Niacin 6.4mg | 33% |
| Folate 74.8μg | 19% |
| Choline 81.3mg | 15% |
| Water 6.7g | - |
| Fatty acids | |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) 0.2g | - |
| Total Omega 3 0.2g | - |
| Total Omega 6 26.7g | - |
| Amino acids | |
| Tryptophan 0.7g | - |
| Threonine 1.3g | - |
| Isoleucine 1.7g | - |
| Leucine 3.1g | - |
| Lysine 1.6g | - |
| Methionine 0.8g | - |
| Cystine 0.4g | - |
| Phenylalanine 2.2g | - |
| Tyrosine 1.4g | - |
| Valine 2g | - |
| Arginine 6.9g | - |
| Histidine 1g | - |
| Alanine 1.9g | - |
| Aspartic acid 3.8g | - |
| Glutamic acid 8g | - |
| Glycine 2.4g | - |
| Proline 1.7g | - |
| Serine 2.2g | - |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. | |
