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Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

FDC ID: 168392

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

At a glance

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is a low-calorie food in the Vegetables and Vegetable Products category, providing 34 kcal per 100g. Each 100g supplies 3.6g of protein, 0.2g of fat, 6.7g of carbohydrates. It is an especially good source of vitamin c (181% of the Daily Value), vitamin b6 (45% of the Daily Value), manganese (23% of the Daily Value). All values are per 100g and based on USDA FoodData Central public-domain data.

Energy

34

kcal

Protein

3.6

g

Total Fat

0.2

g

Total Carbohydrate

6.7

g

Dietary Fiber

1.9

g

Nutrition profile of Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt provides about 34 kcal per 100g, a low energy density.

Key nutrients and what they do

  • Vitamin C 181%aids collagen formation and iron absorption and is a strong antioxidant
  • Manganese 23%supports bone formation and enzymes in carbohydrate/fat metabolism
  • Magnesium 22%supports hundreds of enzyme reactions, energy metabolism and muscle function
  • Copper 22%aids iron use and the formation of red blood cells and collagen

% daily value is per 100g against adult reference intakes.

Who it suits

  • people managing weight who still want nutrient density
  • people focused on skin, immunity or iron absorption

Things to keep in mind

  • !It fits well as part of a varied, balanced diet alongside other foods.

This overview is general information based on public nutrition data and is not intended for diagnosis or treatment. Disclaimer

Nutrition by Serving Size

NutrientPer 100g1 oz (28g)
Calories34 kcal10 kcal
Protein3.6 g1.0 g
Fat0.2 g0.1 g
Carbs6.7 g1.9 g
Fiber1.9 g0.5 g

Serving values are converted from the per-100g data (1 oz = 28.35g). Actual portion weights vary.

Daily Value Radar(% of FDA Daily Value)

Nutrient Rankings(top 15 by % Daily Value)

Full Nutrition Facts(per 100g)

NutrientAmount% Daily ValueNotes
Energy34 kcal
1.7%
Water88.69 g
Protein3.60 g
7.2%
Cholesterol0 mg
0.0%
Total Fat0.20 g
0.3%
Total Carbohydrate6.68 g
2.4%
Dietary Fiber1.90 g
6.8%
Sodium13 mg
0.6%
Potassium602 mg
12.8%
Calcium42 mg
3.2%
Magnesium94 mg
22.4%
Phosphorus77 mg
6.2%
Iron1.02 mg
5.7%
Zinc0.30 mg
2.7%
Copper0.20 mg
22.3%
Manganese0.54 mg
23.3%
Selenium0.90 μg
1.6%
Retinol0 μg
Vitamin A121 μgRAE
13.4%
Vitamin D0 μg
0.0%
Vitamin E1.45 mg
9.7%
Thiamin0.15 mg
12.3%
Riboflavin0.28 mg
21.7%
Niacin0.99 mg
6.2%
Vitamin B60.76 mg
44.7%
Vitamin B120 μg
0.0%
Folate88 μg
22.0%
Pantothenic Acid0 mg
0.0%
Vitamin C163.10 mg
181.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories does 100g of Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt have?

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 34 kcal (calories) per 100g.

How much protein, fat, and carbs are in Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Per 100g, Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt provides 3.6g protein, 0.2g fat, 6.7g carbohydrates.

What nutrients is Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt high in?

Per 100g, Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is a notable source of Vitamin C (about 181% of the Daily Value), Vitamin B6 (about 45% of the Daily Value), Manganese (about 23% of the Daily Value).

Is Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt low in calories?

Yes — Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 34 kcal per 100g, while still providing Vitamin C (about 181% of the Daily Value).

What is the source of this nutrition data for Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

These per-100g values come from USDA FoodData Central (public domain).

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Data Source

This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain).

USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain)