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How Many Calories in Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Pods, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 5 kcal | 0.2g |
| 100g | 19 kcal | 0.8g |
| 1 cup | 24 kcal | 1.0g |
A balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 19 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup (124g) provides about 24 calories. Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Pods, 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), Pods, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (124g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal | 24 kcal |
| Protein | 0.8g | 1.0g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.3g | 5.3g |
| of which Sugars | 1.9g | 2.4g |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0.2g |
| of which Saturates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fibre | 2.0g | 2.5g |
| Sodium | 242.0mg | 300mg |
| Potassium | 319.0mg | 396mg |
| Calcium | 9.0mg | 11mg |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.5mg |
| Vitamin C | 33.0mg | 40.9mg |
| Vitamin A | 6.0µg | 7µg |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 0.1mg |
% 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.
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- High in vitamin C (37% DV) — an excellent source
- Calories: 1% DV
- Protein: 2% DV
- Carbohydrates: 2% DV
- Fibre: 7% DV
- Fat: 0% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 11% DV
- Potassium: 7% DV
- Calcium: 1% DV
- Iron: 2% DV
- Vitamin C: 37% DV
- Vitamin A: 1% DV
- Selenium: 0% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 8% DV
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Does balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt fit your diet?
Low-carb / keto
Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Pods, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt contains 4.3g 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 19 calories per 100g, balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, 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), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt per 100g?
Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Pods, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt contains 19 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt high in calories?
A 1 cup of balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt (124g) has around 24 calories — roughly 1% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt good for weight loss?
At 19 calories per 100g, balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 cup provides about 24 calories.
How much protein is in balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?
Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Pods, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt contains 0.8g of protein per 100g.
Is balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt a good source of fibre?
Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Pods, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt is relatively low in fibre at 2.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt compare to vinegar, red wine?
Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Pods, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt has 19 calories per 100g, close to vinegar, red wine at 19 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
Is balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt keto-friendly?
Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Pods, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt contains 4.3g 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), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt for 20g of protein?
With 0.8g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 2500g of balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other vegetables closest to balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Pods, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt (this page) | 19 kcal | 0.8g | 4.3g | 0.2g |
| Vinegar, Red Wine | 19 kcal | 0.0g | 0.3g | 0.0g |
| Asparagus, Canned, Drained Solids | 19 kcal | 2.1g | 2.5g | 0.7g |
| Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Pods, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, without Salt | 19 kcal | 0.8g | 4.3g | 0.2g |
| Bamboo Shoots, Canned, Drained Solids | 19 kcal | 1.7g | 3.2g | 0.4g |
| Cauliflower, Frozen, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, without Salt | 19 kcal | 1.6g | 3.8g | 0.2g |
| Chard, Swiss, Raw | 19 kcal | 1.8g | 3.7g | 0.2g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.