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Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw Nutrition Facts

Reviewed by Anna Smith | USDA-sourced data

Nutrition Overview

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw contains 17 calories per 100g, with 1.0g of protein, 0.2g of fat, and 3.7g of carbohydrates.

It is an excellent source of Vitamin C (93.3% of the Daily Value per 100g), and Folate (18% DV).

Compared to other vegetables and vegetable products, Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw has 71% fewer calories and 63% less protein than the category average.

For protein content, Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw ranks #6759 out of 8068 foods (higher than 16% of all foods in our database).

Calories

17

per 100g

Protein

1.0g

2% DV

Total Fat

0.2g

0% DV

Carbs

3.7g

1% DV
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Complete Nutrition Facts

Nutrient Amount per 100g % Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories 17.0 kcal 1%
Protein 1.0 g 2%
Total Fat 0.17 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.00 g 0%
Cholesterol 0.00 mg 0%
Sodium 5.0 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 3.7 g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.8 g 10%
Added Sugars 0.00 g 0%
Vitamins
Vitamin A 24.0 mcg 3%
Vitamin C 84.0 mg 93%
Vitamin D 0.00 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0.00 mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.00 mcg 0%
Thiamin 0.04 mg 3%
Riboflavin 0.04 mg 3%
Niacin 0.40 mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 3%
Folate 72.0 mcg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.00 mcg 0%
Minerals
Calcium 19.0 mg 2%
Iron 0.43 mg 2%
Potassium 296.0 mg 6%
Magnesium 17.0 mg 4%
Phosphorus 31.0 mg 3%
Zinc 0.80 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
Endive, raw 17 1.3g 0.2g 3.4g 17 cal
1.3g protein
0.2g fat
3.4g carbs
Radishes, oriental, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 17 0.7g 0.2g 3.4g 17 cal
0.7g protein
0.2g fat
3.4g carbs
Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, frozen, unprepared 17 1.2g 0.1g 3.6g 17 cal
1.2g protein
0.1g fat
3.6g carbs
Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 17 1.2g 0.1g 3.6g 17 cal
1.2g protein
0.1g fat
3.6g carbs
Cauliflower, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt 17 1.6g 0.2g 3.2g 17 cal
1.6g protein
0.2g fat
3.2g carbs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw?

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw contains 17 calories per 100g serving.

Is Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw high in protein?

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw contains 1g of protein per 100g, which is 2% of the daily value. It ranks #6759 out of 8068 foods for protein content.

What vitamins and minerals are in Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw?

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw is a good source of Vitamin C (93.3% DV), Folate (18% DV), and Dietary Fiber (10% DV) per 100g.

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