Skip to main content

Pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin seeds are the edible seeds of the pumpkin and belong to the nuts and seeds food group. The supplied data do not specify whether they are raw or roasted. Per 100g, they provide 46g of fat, 24g of protein, 15g of carbohydrate and 270mg of magnesium.

Their fat content contributes substantially to their energy content, which is worth noting for people monitoring energy intake. Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues, while magnesium contributes to normal muscle and nerve function. Products with added salt may have a higher salt content than the figures provided here. Full nutrient figures are shown in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

565 kcal

Energy

2345 kJ

Fat

46g

of which saturates

7g

Carbohydrate

15g

of which sugars

1.1g

Protein

24g

Salt

0.05g

Alcohol

0g

Water

5.6g

Cholesterol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

38µg

Vitamin D

0µg

Vitamin C

0mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.23mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.32mg

Niacin (B3)

1.7mg

Vitamin B12

0µg

Calcium

39mg

Iron

10mg

Magnesium

270mg

Phosphorus

850mg

Potassium

820mg

Sodium

18mg

Zinc

6.6mg

Copper

1.6mg

Selenium

6µg

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Analysis and literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 4 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published