Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 17 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 1 grams |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -5.3 (alkaline) |
Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 17 | |
| Calories in 1 balsam-pear | 21 | 124 g |
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
72µg of 900µg
8%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
252mg of 90mg
280%
Vitamin B1:
0.12mg of 1mg
10%
Vitamin B2:
0.12mg of 1mg
9.2%
Vitamin B3:
1.2mg of 16mg
7.5%
Vitamin B5:
0.64mg of 5mg
13%
Vitamin B6:
0.13mg of 1mg
9.9%
Folate:
216µg of 400µg
54%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 2%
1 g of 50 g
1 g (2% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.2 g of 65 g
0.2 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
3.7 g of 300 g
3.7 g (1% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 5%
94 g of 2,000 g
94 g (5% of DV )
Other:
1.1 g
1.1 g
Fiber content ratio for Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw
Sugar:
0 g
Fiber:
2.8 g
Other:
0.9 g
All nutrients for Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 3% | 41% | |
| Calories | 17kcal | 1% | 98% |
2.8 times less than Orange
|
| Protein | 1g | 2% | 85% |
2.8 times less than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 0.17g | 0% | 89% |
195.9 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 93% | 11% |
1.6 times more than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 0.9g | N/A | 70% |
60.2 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 3.7g | 1% | 64% |
7.6 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 17mg | 4% | 68% |
8.2 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% | 55% |
6.6 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 296mg | 9% | 38% |
2 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 0.43mg | 5% | 79% |
6 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | 28% |
1.2 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.03mg | 4% | 87% |
4.2 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 7% | 58% |
7.9 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 4% | 83% |
5.9 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% | 90% |
98 times less than White bread
|
| Manganese | 0.09mg | 4% | 61% | |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | 94% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 3% | 78% |
6.7 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 3% | 84% |
3.3 times less than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 3% | 81% |
23.9 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 4% | 80% |
5.3 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 3% | 81% |
2.8 times less than Oats
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Trans fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Folate | 72µg | 18% | 29% |
1.2 times more than Brussels sprouts
|
NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 17
% Daily Value*
0.26%
Total Fat
0.17g
0
Saturated Fat 0g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.22%
Sodium 5mg
1.2%
Total Carbohydrate
3.7g
11%
Dietary Fiber
2.8g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
1g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
19mg
1.9%
Iron
0.43mg
5.4%
Potassium
296mg
8.7%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
References
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