Alright, so you wanna know about them pumpkin seeds, huh? How many of them calorie thingies in a quarter cup? Well, let me tell ya, it ain’t so straightforward. It depends, see? Like, are they roasted? Are they plain? Makes a difference, just like how much wood you put in the stove makes a difference to how warm the house gets.
I heard tell that a quarter cup of those pumpkin seeds, that’s about a handful for most folks, has somewhere around 180 to 190 calories. Yep, that’s what I heard. Now, that’s if they’re just plain, you know, nothin’ added. But if you go and roast ’em, especially if you add some salt or somethin’, that number can jump up. I seen some that say it goes up to near 300 calories for a quarter cup! That’s a lot, ain’t it?
Why so many of them calories, you ask? Well, them seeds, they got a lot of fat in ’em. Good fat, mind you, the kind that’s supposed to be good for your heart and all that. But fat is fat, and it’s got calories. Think of it like this, lard got calories, and them seeds got somethin’ like lard in ’em, only it’s healthier, they say.
- Plain pumpkin seeds: Around 180-190 calories per 1/4 cup.
- Roasted, salted pumpkin seeds: Can be up to 290-300 calories per 1/4 cup.
Now, don’t go frettin’ too much about them calories. A handful of pumpkin seeds ain’t gonna make you fat all by itself. It’s all them other things you eat, you know? Them sugary drinks and all that fried food. That’s what’ll get ya. Pumpkin seeds, they got good stuff in ’em too. Protein, fiber, all sorts of things that are good for ya. They say it’s got zinc, selenium, magnesium too. I don’t know what all them things are, but they say it’s good.
Them doctors, they say a quarter cup of pumpkin seeds a day is good for you. Keeps your heart healthy, they say. Gives you energy, keeps things movin’ if you know what I mean. But like anything else, you don’t wanna go eatin’ a whole bag at once. A handful is plenty. Just like when you’re feedin’ the chickens, you give ’em enough, but not too much.
And another thing, don’t go thinkin’ that pumpkin puree is the same as pumpkin seeds. That’s a whole different story. Pumpkin puree, that’s like applesauce, all mashed up. Ain’t got near as many calories as them seeds. A quarter cup of pumpkin puree, that’s hardly anything. Just a few measly calories, maybe 8 or so. So don’t get them mixed up, it’s like mixing up a hen with a rooster, they ain’t the same.
So, there ya have it. A quarter cup of pumpkin seeds, that’s a good amount. Somewhere between 180 and 300 calories, depends on how you fix ’em. Good for ya in small amounts, but don’t go overboard. And remember, pumpkin puree ain’t the same thing. Now, go on and enjoy your pumpkin seeds, but don’t say I didn’t warn ya about them calories!
One more thing, if you’re countin’ them calories, read the back of the package. Them packages, they gotta tell ya how many calories are in there. That’s the law, or so I’ve been told. Don’t just guess, ’cause guessin’ ain’t gonna help you none when your pants start gettin’ tight.
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