Vegan Pumpkin Bread
Vegan Pumpkin Bread is a moist, spiced quick bread made without any animal products, using pumpkin purée as its star ingredient. It typically features flour, sugar, pumpkin, oil, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This popular fall treat is a staple in North American home baking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This bread is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the flour and sugar, with a moderate amount of fat from the oil. A single slice provides a good boost of Vitamin A from the pumpkin, along with some iron and potassium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 16 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80% DV |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 slice (80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Pumpkin bread's popularity in the U.S. surged with the commercialization of canned pumpkin purée in the 20th century, making it a convenient, year-round comfort food. Nutritionally, the pumpkin adds significant beta-carotene (which the body converts to Vitamin A) and fiber, making it a slightly more nutrient-dense option than many other sweet breads.
