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How Many Calories in Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Leafy Tips, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt?

✓ Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Last reviewed: 27 October 2026.

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32
calories per 100g
19 calories per 1 cup (58g)
3.6gProtein
6.2gCarbs
0.2gFat
1.9gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)9 kcal1.0g
100g32 kcal3.6g
1 cup19 kcal2.1g
grams
32kcal
3.6gprotein
6.2gcarbs
0.2gfat
1.9gfibre

A balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 32 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup (58g) provides about 19 calories. Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Leafy Tips, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt is low in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Leafy Tips, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (58g)
Calories32 kcal19 kcal
Protein3.6g2.1g
Carbohydrates6.2g3.6g
of which Sugars1.0g0.6g
Fat0.2g0.1g
of which Saturates0.0g0.0g
Fibre1.9g1.1g
Sodium249.0mg144mg
Potassium602.0mg349mg
Calcium42.0mg24mg
Iron1.0mg0.6mg
Vitamin C55.6mg32.2mg
Vitamin A121.0µg70µg
Selenium0.9µg1µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.3mg0.2mg

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

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Weight management

At 32 calories per 100g, balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is calorie-light relative to its volume, which can help keep a meal within a calorie target without needing very small portions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt per 100g?

Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Leafy Tips, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt contains 32 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt high in calories?

A 1 cup of balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt (58g) has around 19 calories — roughly 1% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt good for weight loss?

At 32 calories per 100g, balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 cup provides about 19 calories.

How much protein is in balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?

Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Leafy Tips, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt contains 3.6g of protein per 100g.

Is balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt a good source of fibre?

Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Leafy Tips, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt is relatively low in fibre at 1.9g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.

How does balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt compare to collards, raw?

Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Leafy Tips, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt has 32 calories per 100g, close to collards, raw at 32 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

How many servings of balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt for 20g of protein?

With 3.6g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 556g of balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other vegetables closest to balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Leafy Tips, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt (this page)32 kcal3.6g6.2g0.2g
Collards, Raw32 kcal3.0g5.4g0.6g
Cress, Garden, Raw32 kcal2.6g5.5g0.7g
Lambsquarters, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, without Salt32 kcal3.2g5.0g0.7g
Onions, Spring or Scallions (includes Tops and Bulb), Raw32 kcal1.8g7.3g0.2g
Onions, Sweet, Raw32 kcal0.8g7.5g0.1g
Tomato Products, Canned, Sauce, with Tomato Tidbits32 kcal1.3g7.1g0.4g

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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.