Pumpkin, flesh only, boiled in unsalted water

Pumpkin is a vegetable; the figures here describe its flesh, thickly peeled with the seeds removed, then boiled in unsalted water. It consists mainly of water and provides a small amount of carbohydrate, alongside vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, it contains 1.9g of carbohydrate, 0.3g of fat, 160µg of vitamin A (retinol equivalent) and 7mg of vitamin C.

Vitamin A supports normal vision and immune function, while vitamin C is needed for collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. This preparation contains only trace amounts of salt. Adding salt, butter or other ingredients will change its nutritional content. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.