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It contains plenty of vitamin A in the pumpkin besides sugar and starch. There are also vitamins E, B and C. It is also rich in terms of minerals that are zinc, phosphorus and magnesium. Although it is sugary, it does not raise blood sugar rapidly because it has a fibrous structure and it contributes to slimming by extending the duration of satiety. It is beneficial against heart diseases and cholesterol.