Waxgourd (chinese Preserving Melon) (Raw)
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Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (0.4g), fat (0.2g), and carbohydrates (3g) per 100g. At just 13 calories per 100g, Waxgourd (chinese Preserving Melon) (Raw) is one of the lowest-calorie options available. Sodium is modest at 111mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Fiber content sits at 2.9g per 100g — not a primary source, but it adds up in combination with other high-fiber foods. Composed of 96% water by weight, Waxgourd (chinese Preserving Melon) (Raw) also contributes to daily hydration.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein10%0.4 g
- Fat12%0.2 g
- Carbs78%3 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 96.1 | G |
| Energy | 13.0 | KCAL |
| Protein | 0.40 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.20 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 3.0 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.9 | G |
| Cholesterol | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 13.0 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.04 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.11 | MG |
| Niacin | 0.40 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.04 | MG |
| Folate, total | 5.0 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 19.0 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 0.40 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 10.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 19.0 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 6.0 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 111 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.61 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.02 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.06 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 0.20 | UG |
| Energy | 54.0 | kJ |
| Ash | 0.30 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.13 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 5.0 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 5.0 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 | 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 |
| Tryptophan | 0.002 | G |
| Lysine | 0.009 | G |
| Methionine | 0.003 | G |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cup, cubes (132g) | 17 | 0.5g | 0.3g | 4g |
| waxgourd (5700g) | 741 | 22.8g | 11.4g | 171g |
Scaled from Waxgourd (chinese Preserving Melon) (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Dietary Considerations
Waxgourd (chinese Preserving Melon) (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 111mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Vitamin C: top 13% (#1,074 of 8,262)
- Fiber: top 19% (#1,570 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: 170069.
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