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Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw Nutrition Facts

Reviewed by Anna Smith | USDA-sourced data

Nutrition Overview

Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw contains 13 calories per 100g, with 0.4g of protein, 0.2g of fat, and 3.0g of carbohydrates.

It is an excellent source of Vitamin C (14.4% of the Daily Value per 100g), and Dietary Fiber (10.4% DV).

Compared to other vegetables and vegetable products, Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw has 78% fewer calories and 85% less protein than the category average.

For protein content, Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw ranks #7299 out of 8068 foods (higher than 10% of all foods in our database).

Calories

13

per 100g

Protein

0.4g

1% DV

Total Fat

0.2g

0% DV

Carbs

3.0g

1% DV
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Complete Nutrition Facts

Nutrient Amount per 100g % Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories 13.0 kcal 1%
Protein 0.40 g 1%
Total Fat 0.20 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.02 g 0%
Cholesterol 0.00 mg 0%
Sodium 111.0 mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 3.0 g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.9 g 10%
Added Sugars 0.00 g 0%
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0.00 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 13.0 mg 14%
Vitamin D 0.00 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0.00 mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.00 mcg 0%
Thiamin 0.04 mg 3%
Riboflavin 0.11 mg 9%
Niacin 0.40 mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 2%
Folate 5.0 mcg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.00 mcg 0%
Minerals
Calcium 19.0 mg 2%
Iron 0.40 mg 2%
Potassium 6.0 mg 0%
Magnesium 10.0 mg 2%
Phosphorus 19.0 mg 2%
Zinc 0.61 mg 6%
Copper 0.02 mg 3%
Manganese 0.06 mg 3%
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
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw 13 1.4g 0.2g 2.2g 13 cal
1.4g protein
0.2g fat
2.2g carbs
Lettuce, red leaf, raw 13 1.3g 0.2g 2.3g 13 cal
1.3g protein
0.2g fat
2.3g carbs
Squash, summer, crookneck and straightneck, canned, drained, solid, without salt 13 0.6g 0.1g 3.0g 13 cal
0.6g protein
0.1g fat
3.0g carbs
Gourd, white-flowered (calabash), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt 13 0.6g 0.0g 3.1g 13 cal
0.6g protein
0.0g fat
3.1g carbs
Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw 13 1.5g 0.2g 2.2g 13 cal
1.5g protein
0.2g fat
2.2g carbs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw?

Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw contains 13 calories per 100g serving.

Is Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw high in protein?

Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw contains 0.4g of protein per 100g, which is 1% of the daily value. It ranks #7299 out of 8068 foods for protein content.

What vitamins and minerals are in Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw?

Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw is a good source of Vitamin C (14.4% DV), Dietary Fiber (10.4% DV), and Riboflavin (8.5% DV) per 100g.

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