Pumpkin Seeds
veg · base score 1 · also listed as pumpkin seeds
What is it?
Pumpkin Seeds is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 87 products
- Also listed as
- pumpkin seeds
Common questions about pumpkin seeds
Is Pumpkin Seeds good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain pumpkin seeds?
87 UK products list pumpkin seeds as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is pumpkin seeds called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: pumpkin seeds. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade pumpkin seeds?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
Are pumpkin seeds safe for dogs?
Pumpkin seeds are generally safe for dogs when included as a processed ingredient in a balanced dog food. Whole raw seeds are harder to digest than ground or cooked seeds used in commercial recipes.
