Calories in Pumpkin leaves, raw
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Pumpkin leaves, raw contains 19 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (39 g) provides about 7 kcal.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from protein, with 37% from carbohydrates and 14% 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 15% of the Daily Value for manganese, 15% of the Daily Value for copper and 12% of the Daily Value for iron.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 19 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.4 g | 0.5% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.21 g | 1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 11 mg | 0.5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.3 g | 0.8% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 3.2 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A ? | 97 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C ? | 11 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.094 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.92 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.042 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.21 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 36 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 39 mg | 3% |
| Iron ? | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium ? | 38 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus ? | 104 mg | 8% |
| Potassium ? | 436 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 49%
- Carbohydrates 37%
- Fat 14%
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
- Protein3.2 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fat0.4 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.21 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium11 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal16.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water92.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.052 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.022 g |
Amino acids (12)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.041 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.16 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.16 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.32 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.2 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.054 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.032 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.17 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.16 g |
| Valine ? | 0.18 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.22 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.05 g |
Individual fatty acids (8)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.026 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.15 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.025 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.026 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 92.9 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.2 g |
| Energy ? | 79 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 1,942 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 36 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, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 21 | 2.7 g | 3.4 g | 0.22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White mushrooms, raw Raw | 22 | 3.1 g | 3.3 g | 0.34 g |
| Amaranth leaves, raw Raw | 23 | 2.5 g | 4 g | 0.33 g |
| Purslane, raw Raw | 20 | 2 g | 3.4 g | 0.36 g |
| Cornsalad, raw Raw | 21 | 2 g | 3.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Watercress, raw Raw | 11 | 2.3 g | 1.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Borage, raw Raw | 21 | 1.8 g | 3.1 g | 0.7 g |
| Vinespinach, (basella), raw Raw | 19 | 1.8 g | 3.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Beans, kidney, mature seeds, sprouted, raw Raw | 29 | 4.2 g | 4.1 g | 0.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw pumpkin leaves?
100 g of raw pumpkin leaves has 19 kcal. 1 cup (39 g): about 7 kcal.
How much protein is in raw pumpkin leaves?
Raw pumpkin leaves contains 3.2 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.2 g in 1 cup (39 g). About 49% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw pumpkin leaves?
Raw pumpkin leaves has 2.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw pumpkin leaves?
Raw pumpkin leaves contains 0.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.21 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw pumpkin leaves contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (15% DV), copper (15% DV), iron (12% DV), Vitamin C (12% DV) and Vitamin B6 (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw pumpkin leaves?
100 g contains 11 mg of sodium, 0.5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pumpkin leaves have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, pumpkin leaves, raw has 19 kcal, while pumpkin leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 21 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 169272. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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