Surpised at Protein value in Pumkin Seeds..and other foods
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MoJoPain
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So, I was snacking on pumkin seeds when I decided to look up the nutritional value of them. It says that there is 15grams of protein per serving in them. I waw quite shocked and pleasantly surprised by that.
Have any of you found a food that you were surprised at some of the nutritional value..whether good or bad surprise???
Just wondering..figured it would be fun to see....:happy:
Have any of you found a food that you were surprised at some of the nutritional value..whether good or bad surprise???
Just wondering..figured it would be fun to see....:happy:
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Guess not...lol0
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yes Cocoa powder has 17 grams of protein per serving this blew my mind a few months back0
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Thanks for the info. about the seeds. I am looking for sources of protein and this helps!
To add to the discussion, I am always surprised by the high sodium content in just about everything! Try sticking to 1500 mg. or less a day. Not easy.0 -
Be careful what source you use for determining calories/macros for different foods. For fresh foods, I like to go to the USDA for their calories.
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/search/list
1 oz of pumpkin seeds has 163 calories, and 8.46g protein.
And I guess the cocoa powder will depend on the brand, but straight up cocoa (according to the USDA) has 1.87g of protein in 3 heaping tsps (28g). If yours has higher protein, it might have powdered milk or something added in.0 -
Thanks for the tip! I've never tried them but am looking something with healthy fat and moderate protein. I see 1 oz of roasted pumpkin seeds has 9 g protein, 12 g fat, and 4 g carbs. I'll give em a try!0
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