Is pumpkin puree healthy?

Yes, it's low in calories and high in vitamins like A and C.

Can I use pumpkin puree in baking?

Absolutely! It's commonly used in pies, muffins, and breads.

Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Vegetables

Pumpkin puree is a creamy and nutritious vegetable made from cooked pumpkins. It's often used in soups, pies, and dips.

Per 100 g

50 kcal

1/2 cup

62 kcal

(124 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
1 g / 100g	12 g / 100g	0.1 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 8% · Carbs 90% · Fat 2%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1/2 cup (124 g, 62 kcal) is 3% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1/2 cup takes about 15 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Pumpkin Puree is number 3 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 76 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Savory Sautéed Spinach	23	3 g
Beet Greens Stir-Fry	35	2.5 g
Pumpkin Puree	50	1 g
Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges	90	2 g
Zesty Lime Chili Corn	110	3 g
Sriracha Lime Brussels Sprouts	120	3 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

8/10

Low in calories and rich in fiber, pumpkin puree is great for weight loss and can keep you feeling full.

Is pumpkin puree healthy?: Yes, it's low in calories and high in vitamins like A and C.
Can I use pumpkin puree in baking?: Absolutely! It's commonly used in pies, muffins, and breads.
How should I store pumpkin puree?: Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

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