Pumpkin seeds 900 g

Pumpkin seeds – a nutrient-rich and palatable seed for horse and dog feeding

Pumpkin seeds are a nutrient-rich and highly palatable seed for many animals, used in horse and dog feeding when you want to add protein, fatty acids, and minerals and vitamins to the diet. They are easy to use, nutritious & versatile, and suitable for many different feeding regimes.

Protein and fat – naturally from seeds

Pumpkin seeds are rich in protein, typically around
23–25 g protein / 100 g, making them a great addition to the diet when you also want to obtain protein from seeds. The fat content is approximately 46 g / 100 g, mainly: polyunsaturated linoleic acid and monounsaturated oleic acid.

Fats are an essential part of the diet's energy content and fatty acid composition. Seeds are a natural source of these and provide a high amount of nutrients in a small quantity.

Fatty acids and the skin–coat complex

Fatty acids are part of the skin and coat normal structure. The skin and coat are constantly renewing, and fat composition plays an important role in this process.

Pumpkin seeds are often used in feeding periodically when the aim is to address the nutritional aspects related to skin and coat.

Vitamins and minerals – the amounts matter

Pumpkin seeds naturally contain several minerals and vitamins. On average, 100 g of pumpkin seeds contains:

Minerals: Magnesium: 535 mg, Phosphorus: 1174 mg, Manganese: 3,0 mg, Iron: 15 mg, Sodium: 18 mg

Vitamins and other nutrients:

B-group vitamins (incl. thiamine, B6, folate), vitamin K, naturally vitamin E, especially alpha-tocopherol (approx. 34,5 mg / 100 g), as well as gamma-tocopherol and delta-tocopherol, tryptophan (approx. 595 mg / 100 g) and carotenoids naturally found in plants.

When are pumpkin seeds used?

Pumpkin seeds are used in feeding, for example:

• when you want to add protein and fat from seeds

• when a nutrient-dense supplement in a small amount is desired in the diet

• when you want to diversify mineral and vitamin sources

• when you want to support skin and coat well-being
  
  

• as part of a varied diet or as a course

Dosage:

Horse (approx. 500 kg):
3 tbsp – 1 dl per day

Dogs:
1 tsp – 1 tbsp per day depending on size

Measurement info:
1 tbsp ≈ 10 g
1 dl ≈ 60 g

Always start with a small dose.

Nutritional values (naturally occurring, approximate / 100 g)

Energy: 2265 kJ / 541 kcal, Protein: 25 g, Fat: 46 g, of which saturated fatty acids: 9 g, Carbohydrates: 18 g, of which sugars: 1 g, Dietary fibre: 4 g

Natural variation in content typical of natural products is possible.