Nuts & seeds

Pumpkin seeds: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 559 kcal, 30 g protein, 4.7 g carbohydrates and 49 g fat. A typical serving (1 tbsp, 10 g) provides about 56 kcal.

Amount
Energy

56 kcal

234 kJ · 3% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein3.0 g · 20%
Carbohydrates0.5 g · 3%
Fat4.9 g · 74%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 tbsp · 10 g
Energy2,339 kJ / 559 kcal234 kJ / 56 kcal
Fat49 g4.9 g
of which saturates8.7 g0.9 g
Carbohydrate4.7 g0.5 g
of which sugars1.4 g0.1 g
Fibre6.0 g0.6 g
Protein30 g3.0 g
Salt0.02 g< 0.01 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in pumpkin seeds?

559 kcal (2,339 kJ) per 100 g. 1 tbsp (10 g) provides about 56 kcal.

How much fat is in pumpkin seeds?

49 g fat per 100 g, of which 8.7 g saturates. 1 tbsp (10 g) has about 4.9 g.

How much protein is in pumpkin seeds?

30 g protein per 100 g; 1 tbsp (10 g) has about 3.0 g. That is 20% of the energy.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels, dried”, FDC ID 170556. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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