Bitter gourd, raw
Bitter gourd, raw has 17 calories per 100 g, with 1 g protein, 3.7 g carbohydrates and 0.2 g fat. A typical portion (1 cup (1/2" pieces), 93 g) has 16 calories.
17kcal · per 100 g71 kJ
- Protein1 g
- Carbs3.7 g
- Fat0.2 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.7 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Total sugars | — | |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 296 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 24 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 84 mg | 93% |
| Folate (DFE) | 72 µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Water | 94 g |
% Daily Value (% DV) is based on the FDA reference amounts for adults on a 2,000-calorie diet. Total sugars has no Daily Value. “—” means USDA does not report that nutrient for this food; it does not mean zero. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference and includes fiber.
Nutrition highlights
- High in vitamin C — 20% or more of the Daily Value per 100 g.
- A good source of folate and fiber (10–19% DV per 100 g).
- Low in cholesterol and sodium (5% DV or less per 100 g).
- 5.9 g protein per 100 kcal.
- 0.9 g net carbs per 100 g (total carbohydrate minus 2.8 g fiber).
Uses FDA's %DV rule of thumb (5% or less is low, 20% or more is high), applied per 100 g rather than per serving.