Luffa, raw
Luffa, raw has 20 calories per 100 g, with 1.2 g protein, 4.4 g carbohydrates and 0.2 g fat. A typical portion (1 cup (1" pieces), 95 g) has 19 calories.
20kcal · per 100 g84 kJ
- Protein1.2 g
- Carbs4.4 g
- Fat0.2 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars | 2 g | |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 139 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | — | |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 13% |
| Folate (DFE) | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Water | 93.9 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
- A good source of vitamin C (10–19% DV per 100 g).
- Low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium (5% DV or less per 100 g).
- 6 g protein per 100 kcal.
- 3.2 g net carbs per 100 g (total carbohydrate minus 1.1 g fiber).
- Sugars are 46% of its carbohydrate.
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.