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Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Seeds - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Seeds has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Niacin.

The food contains 8.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 8.5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 9.54 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is very high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 71, for Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Seeds, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat72%
 Calories from Carbs14%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Niacin
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A250 IU5%
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%
Thiamin0.11 mg7%
Niacin4.2 mg21%
Vitamin B60.1 mg5%
Folate44 mcg11%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron9.5 mg53%
Magnesium264 mg66%
Potassium299 mg8.5%
Sodium340 mg14.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8.2 g2.7%
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5.2%
Sugars2.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.5 g17%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat18.7 g28.8%
Saturated Fat4.8 g24%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220 Calories from Fat 168

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18.7 g 28.8%

Saturated Fat 4.8 g 24%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 8 mg 2.7%

Sodium 340 mg 14.2%

Total Carbohydrates 8.2 g 2.7%

Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%

Sugars 2.2 g

Protein 8.5 g 17%

Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 2% Iron 53%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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