Description

Pumpkin seeds are a common ingredient in many cuisines and are also roasted and served as a snack. Marinated and roasted, they are an autumn seasonal snack as well as a commercially produced and distributed packaged snack available year-round.Dried, roasted pumpkin seeds are 2% water, 49% fat, 15% carbohydrates, and 30% protein . In a 100 gram reference serving, the seeds are calorie-dense (574 kcal), and a rich source (20% of the Daily Value, DV, or higher) of protein, dietary fiber, niacin, iron, zinc, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus