Pumpkin Benefits & Nutrition
Pumpkin benefits: nutrition per 100 g (26 kcal), how much to eat a day, who should be careful and the best season in India. Also called Kaddu / lal bhopla.
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Kaddu / lal bhopla · Vegetables
- 26 kcalenergy
- 1 gprotein
- 0.5 gfibre
- Year-roundbest season in India
Per 100 g (raw) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of pumpkin
- Rich in beta-carotene (vitamin A).
- Low in calories.
- Is a source of potassium and vitamin C.
How to eat it
Cook as kaddu sabzi, soup or sambar; roast the seeds too.
How much a day: As a vegetable in normal meals.
Who should be careful
- Kidney disease: cooked pumpkin is moderately high in potassium.
Best season in India
Year-round. See the month-by-month seasonal chart →
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of pumpkin?
Rich in beta-carotene (vitamin A). Low in calories. Is a source of potassium and vitamin C.
How much pumpkin can I have a day?
As a vegetable in normal meals. Cook as kaddu sabzi, soup or sambar; roast the seeds too.
Who should be careful with pumpkin?
Kidney disease: cooked pumpkin is moderately high in potassium.
When is pumpkin in season in India?
Year-round.
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