Calories in Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin Seeds has about 112 calories per 20 g (2 tbsp), with 6 g protein, 2.1 g carbs and 9.8 g fat. Per 100 g it has 559 kcal.

Featured in: High-Protein Vegetarian Foods, Iron-Rich Foods

Good protein sourceHigh fibreEnergy-denseMostly fatGood iron source
112kcal
Calories · 20 g (2 tbsp)
6g
Protein · 20 g (2 tbsp)
2.1g
Carbs · 20 g (2 tbsp)
9.8g
Fat · 20 g (2 tbsp)
Carbs 7%Protein 20%Fat 73%share of calories

Pumpkin Seeds calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
20 g (2 tbsp)112 kcal6 g2.1 g9.8 g
100 g559 kcal30.2 g10.7 g49.1 g

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Pumpkin Seeds nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 20 g (2 tbsp)
Calories559 kcal112 kcal
Protein30.2 g6 g
Carbohydrates10.7 g2.1 g
Fat49.1 g9.8 g
Fibre6 g1.2 g
Sugar1.4 g0.3 g
Sodium7 mg1 mg
Calcium46 mg9 mg
Iron8.8 mg1.8 mg
Potassium809 mg162 mg
Vitamin C1.9 mg0.4 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Pumpkin Seeds healthy?

  • ●Pumpkin Seeds is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 559 kcal per 100 g. About 7% of its calories come from carbs, 20% from protein and 73% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 20 g (2 tbsp) already adds 112 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's high in fibre (6 g per 100 g), which helps digestion, fullness and steadier blood sugar.

To burn it off: 20 g (2 tbsp) (112 kcal) takes about 22 min of brisk walking or 10 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Pumpkin Seeds: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Pumpkin Seeds?

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One serving of Pumpkin Seeds, 20 g (2 tbsp), has roughly 112 calories, with 6 g protein, 2.1 g carbohydrates, 9.8 g fat and 1.2 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Pumpkin Seeds?

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100 g of Pumpkin Seeds has 559 kcal, with 30.2 g protein, 10.7 g carbs, 49.1 g fat, 6 g fibre and 1.4 g sugar.

How much protein is in Pumpkin Seeds?

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Pumpkin Seeds has 30.2 g protein per 100 g (6 g in 20 g (2 tbsp)). Protein provides about 20% of its calories.

Is Pumpkin Seeds good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 559 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 20 g (2 tbsp) adds 112 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Pumpkin Seeds?

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Burning roughly 112 kcal takes about 22 minutes of brisk walking or 10 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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