Macro Breakdown
Glycemic Impact
| Glycemic Index | 65 (Medium) |
| Glycemic Load | 3 |
| Insulin Index | 60 |
Health Scores (0-10)
🧬 How Pumpkin Affects Your Health
Testosterone 2% DV
Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5α-reductase and inhibits aromatase.
Cortisol & Stress 5% DV
Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.
Cortisol 3% DV
Vitamin B6 (undefined% DV) helps produce serotonin and GABA — calming neurotransmitters that counter cortisol.
Thyroid 1% DV
Selenium (undefined% DV) converts T4 to active T3. Essential for thyroid function.
Skin Health
vitamin c + vitamin e. Vitamin C is required for collagen cross-linking. Zinc reduces inflammation and sebum. Vitamin A reg.
Anemia
iron + vitamin c. Iron-deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency. Vitamin C increases non-heme iron absorpt.
Iron 8% DV
8% DV. Supports red blood cells and oxygen transport. Low iron = fatigue, brain fog.
Magnesium 5% DV
5% DV. Calms nerves, relaxes muscles, supports sleep.
Complete Nutrient Profile
| Nutrient | Amount / 100g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Kcal | 142.0 kJ | — |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% DV |
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | — |
| Carbohydrate | 8.1 g | 3% DV |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% DV |
| Sugar | 3.3 g | 7% DV |
| Sodium | 5.0 mg | — |
| Calcium | 26.0 mg | 2% DV |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% DV |
| Magnesium | 23.0 mg | 5% DV |
| Phosphorus | 35.0 mg | 3% DV |
| Potassium | 206.0 mg | 4% DV |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% DV |
| Vitamin C | 4.2 mg | 5% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 3% DV |
| Folate | 12.0 µg | 3% DV |
| Vitamin A | 778.0 µg | 86% DV |
| Vitamin E | 1.1 mg | 7% DV |
| Vitamin K | 16.0 µg | 13% DV |
| Selenium | 0.4 µg | 1% DV |
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