Classic American Pumpkin Pie
Classic American Pumpkin Pie is a beloved dessert, especially popular during Thanksgiving and the fall season. It typically features a smooth, spiced custard filling made from pumpkin purée, eggs, and dairy, baked inside a flaky pastry crust.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
A standard slice is generally high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein. It provides key nutrients like Vitamin A (from the pumpkin) and calcium, with a rough calorie ballpark of 300-400 calories per slice.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
| Vitamin A | 180 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin E | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin K | 8 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 slice (1/8 of 9-inch pie, approx. 125 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's an iconic symbol of American harvest festivals and family gatherings. Nutritionally, its star ingredient, pumpkin, is a nutrient-dense squash rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts to Vitamin A.
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