Gourd Dishcloth (towelgourd) (Raw)
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Vegetables and Vegetable Products
Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (1.2g), fat (0.2g), and carbohydrates (4.3g) per 100g. At just 20 calories per 100g, Gourd Dishcloth (towelgourd) (Raw) is one of the lowest-calorie options available. With only 3mg of sodium, Gourd Dishcloth (towelgourd) (Raw) is naturally very low in sodium and suitable for sodium-restricted diets. Composed of 94% water by weight, Gourd Dishcloth (towelgourd) (Raw) also contributes to daily hydration.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein20%1.2 g
- Fat8%0.2 g
- Carbs72%4.3 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 93.8 | G |
| Energy | 20.0 | KCAL |
| Protein | 1.2 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.20 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.3 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.1 | G |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 | G |
| Cholesterol | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 12.0 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.05 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.06 | MG |
| Niacin | 0.40 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.04 | MG |
| Folate, total | 7.0 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.10 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.70 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 20.0 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 0.36 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 14.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 32.0 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 139 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 3.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.07 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.04 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.09 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 0.20 | UG |
| Energy | 84.0 | kJ |
| Ash | 0.40 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.22 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 7.0 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 7.0 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 410 | IU |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 | IU |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.02 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.01 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.005 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.04 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.04 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.09 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.09 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 | G |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 | G |
| Caffeine | 0 | MG |
| Theobromine | 0 | MG |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cup (1" pieces) (95g) | 19 | 1.1g | 0.2g | 4.1g |
| gourd (178g) | 36 | 2.1g | 0.4g | 7.7g |
Scaled from Gourd Dishcloth (towelgourd) (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Gourd Dishcloth (towelgourd) (Raw) is a good source of Vitamin C (13% DV) — see top foods ranked by Vitamin C
Dietary Considerations
Gourd Dishcloth (towelgourd) (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 3mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Vitamin C: top 14% (#1,157 of 8,262)
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* 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: 168414.
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