Pumpkin

What is Pumpkin?

Pumpkins are a member of the Curcurbita moschata family that also includes butternut squash, ponca, waltham and calabaza. Pumpkins are natives of the new world and the pumpkin flesh is typically used for sweets and baked goods.

Substitute for Pumpkin

Butternut squash can be substituted for any recipe that calls for pumpkin. Substitute equal amounts of canned for fresh for making pies and desserts.

Equivalents

1 cup mashed cooked pumpkin = 1 pound uncooked or 1 cup canned pumpkin
5 lbs = 4 1/2 cups cooked, puréed

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Winter Squash

Nutrition Information For Pumpkin

Serving Size

1 cup (1" cubes)

Calories

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 1mg

Potassium

394g

10%

Total Carbohydrate 8g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 2g

Protein 1g

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

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

Favorite Pumpkin Recipes

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
Many of us who have had pumpkin chiffon pie can never go back to the traditional version. This is a light fluffy pie with the same spicy pumpkin flavor we are all accustomed to.

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Butternut Squash

A member of the Curcurbita moschata family that also includes ponca, waltham, pumpkin, and calabaza. The orange-fleshed winter squash delivers a flavorful dense flesh. Learn about butternut squash. Includes history, uses, and recipes. More

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