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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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Nutrition Information For Pumpkin

Serving Size
1 cup (1" cubes)
 
Calories
30
Calories from Fat
0
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 1mg
0%
Potassium
394g
10%
Total Carbohydrate 8g
0%
Dietary Fiber 1g
0%
Sugars 2g
Protein 1g
0%
 
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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