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How Many Calories in Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Leafy Tips, Raw?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 9 kcal | 1.5g |
| 100g | 30 kcal | 5.3g |
| 1 leaf | 1 kcal | 0.2g |
A balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw contains 30 calories per 100g. A typical 1 leaf (4g) provides about 1 calories. Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Leafy Tips, Raw is low in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Leafy Tips, Raw Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (4g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 kcal | 1 kcal |
| Protein | 5.3g | 0.2g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.3g | 0.1g |
| of which Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.7g | 0.0g |
| of which Saturates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 11.0mg | 0mg |
| Potassium | 608.0mg | 24mg |
| Calcium | 84.0mg | 3mg |
| Iron | 2.0mg | 0.1mg |
| Vitamin C | 88.0mg | 3.5mg |
| Vitamin A | 87.0µg | 3µg |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4mg | 0.0mg |
% 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.
- A good source of protein (11% DV)
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- Low in sodium (0% DV)
- A good source of potassium (13% DV)
- A good source of iron (11% DV)
- High in vitamin C (98% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of vitamin A (10% DV)
- High in riboflavin (B2) (31% DV) — an excellent source
- Calories: 2% DV
- Protein: 11% DV
- Carbohydrates: 1% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 1% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 0% DV
- Potassium: 13% DV
- Calcium: 6% DV
- Iron: 11% DV
- Vitamin C: 98% DV
- Vitamin A: 10% DV
- Selenium: 2% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 31% DV
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Does balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw fit your diet?
Low-carb / keto
Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Leafy Tips, Raw contains 3.3g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.
Weight management
At 30 calories per 100g, balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw 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, raw per 100g?
Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Leafy Tips, Raw contains 30 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw high in calories?
A 1 leaf of balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw (4g) has around 1 calories — roughly 0% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw good for weight loss?
At 30 calories per 100g, balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 leaf provides about 1 calories.
How much protein is in balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw?
Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Leafy Tips, Raw contains 5.3g of protein per 100g.
Is balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw a good source of fibre?
Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Leafy Tips, Raw is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g 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, raw compare to mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw?
Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Leafy Tips, Raw has 30 calories per 100g, close to mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw at 30 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
Is balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw keto-friendly?
Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Leafy Tips, Raw contains 3.3g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.
How many servings of balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw for 20g of protein?
With 5.3g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 377g of balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other vegetables closest to balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Leafy Tips, Raw (this page) | 30 kcal | 5.3g | 3.3g | 0.7g |
| Mung Beans, Mature Seeds, Sprouted, Raw | 30 kcal | 3.0g | 5.9g | 0.2g |
| Beans, Shellie, Canned, Solids and Liquids | 30 kcal | 1.8g | 6.2g | 0.2g |
| Beets, Canned, Regular Pack, Solids and Liquids | 30 kcal | 0.7g | 7.1g | 0.1g |
| Chives, Raw | 30 kcal | 3.3g | 4.3g | 0.7g |
| Kale, Frozen, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, without Salt | 30 kcal | 2.8g | 5.2g | 0.5g |
| Okra, Frozen, Unprepared | 30 kcal | 1.7g | 6.6g | 0.2g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.