Macro Breakdown
Glycemic Impact
| Glycemic Index | 65 (Medium) |
| Glycemic Load | 3 |
| Insulin Index | 60 |
Health Scores (0-10)
🧬 How Pumpkin Affects Your Health
Testosterone 3% DV
Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5α-reductase and inhibits aromatase.
Cortisol & Stress 3% DV
Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.
Cortisol 4% 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
vitamin c + copper. Iron-deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency. Vitamin C increases non-heme iron absorpt.
Iron 4% DV
4% DV. Supports red blood cells and oxygen transport. Low iron = fatigue, brain fog.
Magnesium 3% DV
3% DV. Calms nerves, relaxes muscles, supports sleep.
Complete Nutrient Profile
| Nutrient | Amount / 100g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Kcal | 109.0 kJ | — |
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% DV |
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Carbohydrate | 6.5 g | 2% DV |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% DV |
| Sugar | 2.8 g | 6% DV |
| Sodium | 1.0 mg | — |
| Calcium | 21.0 mg | 2% DV |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% DV |
| Magnesium | 12.0 mg | 3% DV |
| Phosphorus | 44.0 mg | 4% DV |
| Potassium | 340.0 mg | 7% DV |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 3% DV |
| Vitamin C | 9.0 mg | 10% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 4% DV |
| Folate | 16.0 µg | 4% DV |
| Vitamin A | 426.0 µg | 47% DV |
| Vitamin E | 1.1 mg | 7% DV |
| Vitamin K | 1.1 µg | 1% DV |
| Selenium | 0.3 µg | 1% DV |
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