Calories in pumpkin seeds (roasted)
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of pumpkin seeds (roasted) contains 574 kcal, with 29.8 g of protein, 14.7 g of carbohydrate and 49.1 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 handful, about 30 g — is roughly 172 kcal.
That is a very calorie-dense food: small amounts carry a lot of energy, and it is easy to under-count.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 handful (30 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 574 kcal | 172 kcal |
| Protein | 29.8 g | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.7 g | 4.4 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 0.4 g |
| Fibre | 6.5 g | 2 g |
| Fat | 49.1 g | 14.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.5 g | 2.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 788 mg | 236 mg |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 16 mg |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 2.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.8 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Water | 2 g | 1 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 handful | 30 g | 172 | 9 g | 4.4 g | 14.7 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 8 g | 46 | 2.4 g | 1.2 g | 3.9 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 144 | 7.5 g | 3.7 g | 12.3 g |
| 50 g | 287 | 14.9 g | 7.4 g | 24.5 g |
| 100 g | 574 | 29.8 g | 14.7 g | 49.1 g |
| 150 g | 861 | 44.8 g | 22.1 g | 73.6 g |
| 200 g | 1,148 | 59.7 g | 29.4 g | 98.1 g |
| 250 g | 1,435 | 74.6 g | 36.8 g | 122.6 g |
| 300 g | 1,722 | 89.5 g | 44.1 g | 147.2 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For pumpkin seeds (roasted) the split is:
- Protein: 29.8 g × 4 = 119 kcal — 19% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 14.7 g × 4 = 59 kcal — 9% of calories
- Fat: 49.1 g × 9 = 441 kcal — 71% of calories
- Most of the energy in pumpkin seeds (roasted) comes from fat (71% of calories).
- With 29.8 g of protein per 100 g it counts as a high-protein food.
- That is 5.2 g of protein per 100 kcal — a useful number when protein is your target.
- It provides 6.5 g of fibre per 100 g, which is a good amount.
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 35 g.
What actually changes the number
Roasted pumpkin seed kernels (pepitas) are 574 kcal per 100 g, with 30 g of protein — the highest protein of any common seed. A 30 g handful is 170 kcal.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of pumpkin seeds as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of pumpkin seeds?
100 g of pumpkin seeds (roasted) contains 574 kcal (29.8 g protein, 14.7 g carbohydrate, 49.1 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of pumpkin seeds?
A typical serving of pumpkin seeds — 1 handful, about 30 g — has roughly 172 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in pumpkin seeds?
Pumpkin seeds (roasted): 29.8 g of protein per 100 g, which is high. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of pumpkin seeds equals 200 kcal?
At 574 kcal per 100 g, about 35 g of pumpkin seeds equals 200 kcal.
Can I track pumpkin seeds by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies pumpkin seeds on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 170557: "Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels, roasted, without salt". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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