Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) (leafy tips, raw) nutrition facts
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100 grams of balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw contain 30 calories, 5.3 g of protein, 3.3 g of carbohydrates and 0.7 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (98% DV), vitamin B6 (47% DV), folate (32% DV) and riboflavin (B2) (28% DV). Most of its calories (52%) come from protein.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin C98%
- Vitamin B647%
- Folate32%
- Riboflavin (B2)28%
- Manganese23%
- Copper22%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 87 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 88 mg | 98% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.36 mg | 28% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.11 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.06 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.8 mg | 47% |
| Folate | 128 µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.04 mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 608 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 85 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 99 mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.54 mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 2% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 89.2 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) (leafy tips, raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 | 63.7 | -53% |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 2.82 g | +88% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.29 g | 12.5 g | -74% |
| Total fat | 0.69 g | 1.01 g | -32% |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 157 mg | -93% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 168391. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.