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Ayurvedic Dravya · Seed · — kcal / 100g

Pumpkin seeds

Also known as: pepitas

Zinc- and magnesium-dense; traditional anti-parasitic seed across cultures.

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Pumpkin seeds — Ayurvedic Seed & USDA Nutrition

Pumpkin seeds — Rasa: Sweet, Astringent, Bitter · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Astringent, Bitter
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Oily
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Sharad, Hemanta, Shishira · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Zinc- and magnesium-dense; traditional anti-parasitic seed across cultures.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Roast until they pop; among the most mineral-rich foods per handful.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • roasted with rock salt
  • in seed-and-nut trail mixes
  • ground over kitchari

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Pumpkin seeds

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/4 cup (32g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Pumpkin seeds

Oat Pumpkin Seed GranolaBreakfast · 40 min

Oat Pumpkin Seed Granola

Oat Pumpkin Seed Granola is a baked breakfast topping; serve it in a small portion with warm liquid. Vata: serve warm, c...

Quinoa Seed GranolaBreakfast · 40 min

Quinoa Seed Granola

Quinoa Seed Granola is a baked breakfast topping; serve it in a small portion with warm liquid. Vata: serve warm, cook u...

Pumpkin Seed Date TrufflesDessert · 30 min

Pumpkin Seed Date Truffles

Pumpkin Seed Date Truffles is a compact sweet intended as one small piece. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add ...

Pumpkin Seed Herb SalsaSnack · 25 min

Pumpkin Seed Herb Salsa

Pumpkin Seed Herb Salsa is a concentrated dip intended as a small accompaniment. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, an...

Pumpkin Seed ChutneySnack · 16 min

Pumpkin Seed Chutney

Pumpkin Seed Chutney is a concentrated accompaniment, so a small spoonful is sufficient. Vata: pair with a moist warm me...

Cumin Roasted Pumpkin SeedsSnack · 36 min

Cumin Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Cumin Roasted Pumpkin Seeds is roasted rather than deep-fried and is best served warm. Vata: serve warm, cook until tend...

Pumpkin Seed Date BitesDessert · 30 min

Pumpkin Seed Date Bites

Pumpkin Seed Date Bites is a compact sweet intended as one small piece. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a l...

Pumpkin Seed Herb DipSnack · 25 min

Pumpkin Seed Herb Dip

Pumpkin Seed Herb Dip is a concentrated dip intended as a small accompaniment. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and ...

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