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Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

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About

Pepitas (pumpkin seeds) are a popular ingredient in ![Mexican cuisine](/recipes/mexican) and are also roasted and served as a snack. Marinated and roasted, they are an autumn seasonal favorite in the rural United States. They are often simply called pumpkin seeds in English. As an ingredient in mole dishes, they are known in Spanish as _pipian_. Lightly roasted, salted, unhulled pumpkin seeds are popular in Greece with the descriptive Italian name, _passatempo_ ("pastime"). Lightly roasted seeds provide better nutrition than dark ones, as excessive heat destroys some of their nutritive value. ![roasted pumpkin seeds][img1-big] ![roasted pumpkin seeds][img2-big] [img1-big]: /images/i/8988/77/b0b8c59844b8309aecd3c74be99a9513.jpg [img2-big]: /images/i/8988/78/30e5074cad3b68c19f1539c781053e29.jpg

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup (64g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 285Calories from Fat 111

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.4g 19%

Saturated Fat 2.3g 12%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 11mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 34.4g 11%

Dietary Fiber ~

Sugars ~

Protein 11.9g

Vitamin A 1% • Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 4% • Iron 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Where found

Pepitas (pumpkin seeds) is usually found in the baking supplies section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Pepitas (pumpkin seeds) is a member of the Nut and Seed Products USDA nutritional food group.

How much does pepitas (pumpkin seeds) weigh?

measure	grams
1 cup	64
1 oz (85 seeds)	28

In Chinese:	pepitas（南瓜子）
British (UK) term:	Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
en français:	pepitas (graines de citrouille)
en español:	pepitas (semillas de calabaza)