Waxgourd ((chinese preserving melon), raw) nutrition facts
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100 grams of waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw contain 13 calories, 0.4 g of protein, 3 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Most of its calories (78%) come from carbs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories13
% Daily Value*
Total fat 0.2 g0%
Saturated fat 0.02 g0%
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 111 mg5%
Total carbohydrate 3 g1%
Dietary fiber 2.9 g10%
Protein 0.4 g1%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 19 mg1%
Iron 0.4 mg2%
Potassium 6 mg0%
* 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 10%Carbs 78%Fat 12%
13calories
0.4 gprotein
3 gcarbs
0.2 gfat
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin C14%
- Dietary fiber10%
% 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 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 13 mg | 14% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.13 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 6 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 19 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.61 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.02 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.06 mg | 3% |
| 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 | 96.1 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Waxgourd ((chinese preserving melon), raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 13 | 63.7 | -80% |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 2.82 g | -86% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3 g | 12.5 g | -76% |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 1.01 g | -80% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.9 g | 3 g | -3% |
| Sodium | 111 mg | 157 mg | -29% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170069. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.