Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Red pumpkin (kaddu) is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its sweet taste and cooling potency.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Cooked with warming spices (methi, mustard) to offset its sweetness and heaviness.
Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu; regional practice.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- khatta-meetha kaddu with fenugreek seeds
- in sambar and kootu
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: excess in kapha conditions or sluggish digestion
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Red pumpkin (kaddu)
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup chopped (100g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 cup chopped) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 23 kcal | 23 kcal |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4.0 g | 4.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 2.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | 3.0 g |
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Calcium | 23.1 mg | 23.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.36 mg | 0.36 mg |
| Magnesium | 10.4 mg | 10.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 22.2 mg | 22.2 mg |
| Potassium | 253 mg | 253 mg |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 9 mg |
| Zinc | 0.11 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Manganese | 0.07 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Selenium | 0.4 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 8.0 mg | 8.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 239.7 µg | 239.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.60 mg | 0.60 mg |
| Vitamin K | 83.7 µg | 83.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.41 mg | 0.41 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 0.08 mg |
