Calories in Pumpkin leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
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Pumpkin leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 21 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (71 g) provides about 15 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 41% from protein and 7% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 90% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 18% of the Daily Value for iron and 15% of the Daily Value for manganese.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 21 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.22 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.11 g | 0.6% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 244 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber M | 2.7 g | 10% |
| Total sugars M | 0.69 g | |
| Protein ? | 2.7 g | 5% |
| Vitamin A C | 80 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C ? | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.96 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K M | 108 µg | 90% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.068 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.14 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.85 mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.042 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 25 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 43 mg | 3% |
| Iron ? | 3.2 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium ? | 38 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus ? | 79 mg | 6% |
| Potassium ? | 438 mg | 9% |
| Zinc ? | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.13 mg | 15% |
| Manganese ? | 0.36 mg | 15% |
| Selenium C | 0.9 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 41%
- Carbohydrates 51%
- Fat 7%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2.7 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.7 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars0.69 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.22 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.11 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium244 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal13 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water92.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.029 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.012 g |
Amino acids (12)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.035 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.14 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.14 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.27 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.17 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.047 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.027 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.15 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.14 g |
| Valine ? | 0.16 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.19 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.044 g |
Individual fatty acids (8)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.005 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.014 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.08 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.014 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 960 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 1,747 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (10)
| Water ? | 92.5 g |
|---|---|
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.2 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 88 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 1,600 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 25 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Pumpkin leaves
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 21 | 2.7 g | 3.4 g | 0.22 g |
| Pumpkin leaves, raw Raw | 19 | 3.2 g | 2.3 g | 0.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustard greens, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 19 | 2.3 g | 3.1 g | 0.25 g |
| Mustard greens, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 19 | 2.3 g | 3.1 g | 0.25 g |
| Mustard greens, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 19 | 2.3 g | 3.1 g | 0.25 g |
| Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 23 | 3 g | 3.8 g | 0.26 g |
| Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 23 | 3 g | 3.8 g | 0.26 g |
| Spinach, canned, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 23 | 2.8 g | 3.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Broccoli and cauliflower, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 23 | 2.4 g | 4.5 g | 0.17 g |
| Beet greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 27 | 2.6 g | 5.5 g | 0.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked pumpkin leaves?
100 g of cooked pumpkin leaves has 21 kcal. 1 cup (71 g): about 15 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked pumpkin leaves?
Cooked pumpkin leaves contains 2.7 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.9 g in 1 cup (71 g). About 41% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked pumpkin leaves?
Cooked pumpkin leaves has 3.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.7 g of fiber and 0.69 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked pumpkin leaves?
Cooked pumpkin leaves contains 0.22 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.11 g is saturated (0.6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked pumpkin leaves contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (90% DV), iron (18% DV), manganese (15% DV), copper (15% DV) and Vitamin B6 (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked pumpkin leaves?
100 g contains 244 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pumpkin leaves have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, pumpkin leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 21 kcal, while pumpkin leaves, raw has 19 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170120. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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