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Calories in pumpkin

A typical serving of pumpkin (1 cup, 116 g) has about 30 calories. Per 100 g: 26 kcal, 1 g protein, 6.5 g carbs, 0.1 g fat. The same 100 g carries 0.5 g of fiber and 2.8 g of sugar. Most of the energy comes from carbohydrate.

Calories by serving size

ServingWeightCalories
1 cup116 g30 kcal
100 g100 g26 kcal

Macros per 100 g

1 g
Protein
6.5 g
Carbs
0.1 g
Fat
0.5 g
Fiber
2.8 g
Sugar

Worth knowing

Plain pumpkin is 26 kcal per 100 g; pie filling is a different food entirely. On the energy-density scale, 26 kcal per 100 g puts pumpkin at the very low end.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in pumpkin?

A typical serving (1 cup, 116 g) has about 30 calories, and 100 g has 26 kcal. Calories scale with weight, so double the portion means double the number.

How much protein is in pumpkin?

There are 1 g of protein in 100 g of pumpkin, which works out to about 1.2 g per serving (1 cup). Treat it as an energy source rather than a protein source.

How many carbs are in pumpkin?

There are 6.5 g of carbohydrate per 100 g of pumpkin, or about 8 g in 1 cup (116 g).

Where do these numbers come from?

Every value on this page comes from USDA FoodData Central, entry 168448 (SR Legacy). Serving figures are converted from the per-100-g data, so rounding can shift a total by a calorie or two.

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A note on accuracy: calculators like this one provide estimates based on population-level formulas — your real needs vary with genetics, muscle mass, medical conditions, and more. Results are for information only and are not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or exercise, especially if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are under 18.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 168448 (SR Legacy). Serving calories are computed from the per-100-g values.