Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) (pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) nutrition facts
100 grams of balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contain 19 calories, 0.8 g of protein, 4.3 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (37% DV). Most of its calories (78%) come from carbs.
* 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 C37%
- Folate13%
% 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 | 6 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 33 mg | 37% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 4.8 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.28 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.19 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 2% |
| Folate | 51 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 10.8 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.38 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 319 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 36 mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.77 mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.09 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.2 µg | 0% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 94 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) (pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 | 63.7 | -70% |
| Protein | 0.84 g | 2.82 g | -70% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.32 g | 12.5 g | -65% |
| Total fat | 0.18 g | 1.01 g | -82% |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 3 g | -33% |
| Total sugars | 1.95 g | 3.34 g | -42% |
| Sodium | 242 mg | 157 mg | +54% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 168496. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.