Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw

Plant foods · Vegetables · All vegetables

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Macronutrients 76 / 100 How is this scored?

Composition

Energy

Protein 1.0 g · 4 kcal/100g
Fat 0.2 g · 2 kcal/100g
Carbs 3.7 g · 15 kcal/100g
Fiber 2.8 g
Water 94 g
Total energy 17 kcal

Energy is predominantly from carbs (73%); EFSA recommends 45–60% for a balanced diet

Fat quality —
Total fat
0.2g

Insufficient fat breakdown data

Protein quality —

Amino acid profile not available for this food

Micronutrients 27 / 100 How is this scored?

Vitamins

Vitamin A 24 µg
Vitamin C 84.0 mg
Vitamin D 0.0 µg
Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.04 mg
Niacin (B3) 0.4 mg
Pantothenic (B5) 0.2 mg
Vitamin B6 0.04 mg
Folate (B9) 72 µg
Vitamin B12 0.00 µg

Minerals

Calcium 19 mg
Iron 0.4 mg
Magnesium 17 mg
Phosphorus 31 mg
Potassium 296 mg
Sodium 5 mg
Zinc 0.8 mg
Copper 0.03 mg
Manganese 0.09 mg
Selenium 0.2 µg

Notable source of Vitamin C (105% of EU NRV per 100 g). Score averages coverage across 19 tracked nutrients.