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Pumpkin Seed

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Common questions

Is Pumpkin Seed healthy?

Pumpkin Seed scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product features nutrient-dense pumpkin and sesame seeds, which are rich in healthy fats, protein, and essential minerals.

How processed is Pumpkin Seed?

Pumpkin Seed is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Pumpkin Seed's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pumpkin Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Sea Salt count in its favor; Cane Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Pumpkin Seed

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Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by RiteBite Group
Category Nuts
Summary

This product features nutrient-dense pumpkin and sesame seeds, which are rich in healthy fats, protein, and essential minerals. However, the presence of cane sugar, a refined sweetener, detracts from its nutritional quality by contributing empty calories and potential blood sugar spikes. The processing level of the product also limits its score potential, despite the overall beneficial ingredients.

Key ingredients 5

Pumpkin Seeds
Very Good

Rich in healthy fats, plant-based protein, magnesium, and antioxidants that support heart and immune health.

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Sesame Seeds
Good

Provide healthy fats, dietary fiber, and essential minerals like calcium and iron.

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Sea Salt
Good

An unrefined mineral salt that provides sodium and trace minerals with minimal processing.

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Rice Malt
Neutral

A sweetener derived from rice used to bind and flavor the product, acting similarly to other simple carbohydrates.

Cane Sugar
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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