Calories in Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains 26 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 cup (120 g) — carries about 31 kcal.
Baked pumpkin is a light dessert; the calories come mostly from added sugar and walnuts.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving — 1 cup (120 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 26 kcal | 31 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.5 g | 7.8 g |
| Fibre | 0.5 g | 0.6 g |
| Sugars | 2.8 g | 3.4 g |
How much exercise burns one serving?
~8 minutes
~3 minutes
Approximate, for a ~31 kcal serving and a ~70 kg adult (walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in pumpkin?
Pumpkin contains 26 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 cup (120 g) — carries about 31 kcal.
How much protein, fat and carbohydrate does pumpkin have?
Per 100 g: 1 g protein, 0.1 g fat and 6.5 g carbohydrates, of which 0.5 g fibre and 2.8 g sugars.
Is pumpkin suitable for a diet?
Yes — at 26 kcal per 100 g, pumpkin is a low-calorie food that fits easily into a weight-loss plan. Baked pumpkin is a light dessert; the calories come mostly from added sugar and walnuts.
How much does one serving of pumpkin weigh?
The typical serving is 1 cup (120 g) — about 120 g, which equals ~31 kcal.
How much exercise burns one serving of pumpkin?
Roughly 8 minutes of brisk walking or 3 minutes of running (approximate, for a ~70 kg adult: walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
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Values are rounded average reference figures per 100 g/ml (USDA FoodData Central and European food-composition tables). Real values vary with variety, recipe and preparation — the label of a specific product always takes precedence. This information is not medical or dietary advice.