Gourd (dishcloth (towelgourd), raw) nutrition facts
Luffa aegyptiaca
100 grams of gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), raw contain 20 calories, 1.2 g of protein, 4.4 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Most of its calories (73%) come from carbs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories20
% Daily Value*
Total fat 0.2 g0%
Saturated fat 0.02 g0%
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 3 mg0%
Total carbohydrate 4.35 g2%
Dietary fiber 1.1 g4%
Total sugars 2.02 g
Protein 1.2 g2%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 20 mg2%
Iron 0.36 mg2%
Potassium 139 mg3%
* 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
Protein 20%Carbs 73%Fat 8%
20calories
1.2 gprotein
4.35 gcarbs
0.2 gfat
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin C13%
% 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 C | 12 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.22 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Folate | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.36 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 139 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 32 mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.07 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.09 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.2 µg | 0% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.04 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 93.8 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Gourd (dishcloth (towelgourd), raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 | 63.7 | -69% |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2.82 g | -57% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.35 g | 12.5 g | -65% |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 1.01 g | -80% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g | 3 g | -63% |
| Total sugars | 2.02 g | 3.34 g | -40% |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 157 mg | -98% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 168414. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.