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Pumpkin Leaves

Pumpkin leaves are edible leafy greens commonly cooked in soups, stews, and vegetable dishes.

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About Pumpkin Leaves

Pumpkin leaves are the edible foliage of pumpkin and related squash plants. They are cooked as greens in soups, stews, sauces, and vegetable dishes, and may be used alone or with their tender stems. Young leaves are often preferred because they require less trimming and cook more quickly.

The leaves are green, vegetal, and usually mild, though mature leaves can have a noticeable bitterness. Their surface may be slightly rough or hairy, and older stems can be fibrous. Cooking softens the leaves, reduces their bulk, and produces a tender texture; blanching can moderate bitterness and firmness.

Fresh leaves are normally washed, stripped from tough stems, and chopped or left whole before boiling, steaming, sautéing, or stewing. They may be sold as loose leaves or tied bunches. Leaf age, pumpkin or squash variety, stem inclusion, and preservation method affect appearance, tenderness, and cooking time.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for pumpkin leaves

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English

pumpkin leaves

English

Pumpkin leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

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English

Pumpkin leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

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English

Pumpkin leaves, raw

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Pumpkin Leaves nutrition & diet

Pumpkin Leaves nutritional value

Pumpkin leaves, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
19kcal
Protein
3.1g
Carbs
2.3g
Fat
0.4g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Match the reference to edible pumpkin leaves and specify whether young leaves, mature leaves, stems, or shoots are included. Record raw, boiled, steamed, or stewed form, plus discarded cooking liquid and added oil, broth, meat, or other ingredients.

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Diet considerations

Pumpkin leaves are plant-derived leafy material. Compatibility changes with preparation in meat, fish, dairy, or animal-fat broths, and with coatings or cereal ingredients. Soups and stews may include starchy roots or grains, making the carbohydrate pattern dependent on the portion of leaves and the complete recipe.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Pumpkin leaves, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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