Surpised at Protein value in Pumkin Seeds..and other foods

MoJoPain

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:

MoJoPain

Guess not...lol

justinproulx1

yes Cocoa powder has 17 grams of protein per serving this blew my mind a few months back

Dottie27

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.

auddii

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.

MyIdaho54

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!