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Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd) Pods Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (0.8g), fat (0.2g), and carbohydrates (4.3g) per 100g. At just 19 calories per 100g, Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd) Pods Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled) is one of the lowest-calorie options available. At 242mg of sodium per 100g, Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd) Pods Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled) contributes a noticeable portion of daily sodium — worth tracking for those monitoring salt. Fiber content sits at 2g per 100g — not a primary source, but it adds up in combination with other high-fiber foods. Beyond its macros, Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd) Pods Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled) provides notable amounts of Vitamin C, Folate, Sodium per 100g. Composed of 94% water by weight, Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd) Pods Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled) also contributes to daily hydration.

Calories19KCAL
Protein0.84G
Fat0.18G
Carbs4.3G
Fiber2G

Calorie Distribution

22kcal
  • Protein15%0.84 g
  • Fat7%0.18 g
  • Carbs78%4.3 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water94.0G
Energy19.0KCAL
Protein0.84G
Total lipid (fat)0.18G
Carbohydrate, by difference4.3G
Fiber, total dietary2.0G
Total Sugars1.9G
Cholesterol0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid33.0MG
Thiamin0.05MG
Riboflavin0.05MG
Niacin0.28MG
Vitamin B-60.04MG
Folate, total51.0UG
Vitamin B-120UG
Vitamin A, RAE6.0UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.14MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)4.8UG
Calcium, Ca9.0MG
Iron, Fe0.38MG
Magnesium, Mg16.0MG
Phosphorus, P36.0MG
Potassium, K319MG
Sodium, Na242MG
Zinc, Zn0.77MG
Copper, Cu0.03MG
Manganese, Mn0.09MG
Selenium, Se0.20UG
Energy79.0kJ
Ash0.71G
Pantothenic acid0.19MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food51.0UG
Folate, DFE51.0UG
Choline, total10.8MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol0UG
Carotene, beta68.0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU113IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin1323UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units0IU
Fatty acids, total trans0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
cup (1/2" pieces) (124g)241g0.2g5.4g

Scaled from Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd) Pods Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd) Pods Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled) is a excellent source of Vitamin C (37% DV) — see top foods ranked by Vitamin C
  • Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd) Pods Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled) is a good source of Sodium (11% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium

Dietary Considerations

  • The antioxidant content of Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd) Pods Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled) supports anti-inflammatory dietary patterns. See the Anti-Inflammatory Diet Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Vitamin C: top 6% (#496 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories19
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.18G0%
Cholesterol 0MG0%
Sodium 242MG11%
Total Carbohydrate 4.3G2%
Dietary Fiber 2.0G7%
Total Sugars 1.9G
Protein 0.84G2%
Vitamin D 0UG0%
Calcium 9.0MG1%
Iron 0.38MG2%
Potassium 319MG7%

* The % Daily Value 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.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 168496.

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