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Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Nutrition Facts

Reviewed by Anna Smith | USDA-sourced data

Nutrition Overview

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 19 calories per 100g, with 0.8g of protein, 0.2g of fat, and 4.3g of carbohydrates.

It is an excellent source of Vitamin C (36.7% of the Daily Value per 100g), and Folate (12.8% DV).

Compared to other vegetables and vegetable products, Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 68% fewer calories and 69% less protein than the category average.

For protein content, Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt ranks #6922 out of 8068 foods (higher than 14% of all foods in our database).

Calories

19

per 100g

Protein

0.8g

2% DV

Total Fat

0.2g

0% DV

Carbs

4.3g

2% DV
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Complete Nutrition Facts

Nutrient Amount per 100g % Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories 19.0 kcal 1%
Protein 0.84 g 2%
Total Fat 0.18 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.00 g 0%
Cholesterol 0.00 mg 0%
Sodium 242.0 mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 4.3 g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.0 g 7%
Added Sugars 0.00 g 0%
Vitamins
Vitamin A 6.0 mcg 1%
Vitamin C 33.0 mg 37%
Vitamin D 0.00 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0.14 mg 1%
Vitamin K 4.8 mcg 4%
Thiamin 0.05 mg 4%
Riboflavin 0.05 mg 4%
Niacin 0.28 mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 2%
Folate 51.0 mcg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.00 mcg 0%
Minerals
Calcium 9.0 mg 1%
Iron 0.38 mg 2%
Potassium 319.0 mg 7%
Magnesium 16.0 mg 4%
Phosphorus 36.0 mg 3%
Zinc 0.77 mg 7%
Copper 0.03 mg 4%
Manganese 0.09 mg 4%
Selenium 0.20 mcg 0%
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Similar Foods

Other vegetables and vegetable products with similar calorie content:

Food Calories Protein Fat Carbs Nutrition
Turnip greens, canned, no salt added 19 1.4g 0.3g 2.8g 19 cal
1.4g protein
0.3g fat
2.8g carbs
Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 19 0.8g 0.2g 4.3g 19 cal
0.8g protein
0.2g fat
4.3g carbs
Squash, summer, crookneck and straightneck, raw 19 1.0g 0.3g 3.9g 19 cal
1.0g protein
0.3g fat
3.9g carbs
Squash, summer, crookneck and straightneck, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 19 1.0g 0.4g 3.8g 19 cal
1.0g protein
0.4g fat
3.8g carbs
Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt 19 2.0g 0.1g 3.6g 19 cal
2.0g protein
0.1g fat
3.6g carbs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 19 calories per 100g serving.

Is Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt high in protein?

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 0.84g of protein per 100g, which is 2% of the daily value. It ranks #6922 out of 8068 foods for protein content.

What vitamins and minerals are in Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is a good source of Vitamin C (36.7% DV), Folate (12.8% DV), and Sodium (10.5% DV) per 100g.

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