Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw Nutrition Facts
One 100 g serving of balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw has 17 calories, 3.7 g of carbs, and 2.8 g of fiber.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount | %DV* | |
|---|---|---|
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4.7 mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.4 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% |
Vitamins & Minerals
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 17.7 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 275.3 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 15.8 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.7 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 22.3 mcg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 78.1 mg | 87% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | 0% |
* % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet, based on 2,000 calories a day — FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9. Not shown for Trans Fat (no DV established) or Sugars (the DV covers added sugars only; this record's Sugars value is total sugars).
Calories by Macronutrient
Share of calories from each macronutrient — 4 kcal/g protein & carbs, 9 kcal/g fat (FDA's general Atwater factors).
Common questions
How many calories are in a cup (1/2" pieces) (93 g) of balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw?
A cup (1/2" pieces) (93 g) serving of balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw has 15.8 calories, per USDA FoodData Central.
Is balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw high in vitamin c?
Yes — a 100 g serving of balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw has 84 mg of vitamin c, or 93% of the FDA Daily Value. The FDA considers 20% DV or more "high" and 5% DV or less "low."