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How Many Calories in Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Pods, Raw?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 5 kcal | 0.3g |
| 100g | 17 kcal | 1.0g |
| 1 cup | 16 kcal | 0.9g |
A balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw contains 17 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup (93g) provides about 16 calories. Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Pods, Raw is low in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Pods, Raw Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (93g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 17 kcal | 16 kcal |
| Protein | 1.0g | 0.9g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.7g | 3.4g |
| of which Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0.2g |
| of which Saturates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fibre | 2.8g | 2.6g |
| Sodium | 5.0mg | 5mg |
| Potassium | 296.0mg | 275mg |
| Calcium | 19.0mg | 18mg |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.4mg |
| Vitamin C | 84.0mg | 78.1mg |
| Vitamin A | 24.0µg | 22µg |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0mg | 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 fibre (10% DV)
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- Low in sodium (0% DV)
- High in vitamin C (93% DV) — an excellent source
- Calories: 1% DV
- Protein: 2% DV
- Carbohydrates: 1% DV
- Fibre: 10% DV
- Fat: 0% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 0% DV
- Potassium: 6% DV
- Calcium: 1% DV
- Iron: 2% DV
- Vitamin C: 93% DV
- Vitamin A: 3% DV
- Selenium: 0% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 0% DV
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Does balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw fit your diet?
Low-carb / keto
Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Pods, Raw contains 3.7g 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 17 calories per 100g, balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, 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), pods, raw per 100g?
Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Pods, Raw contains 17 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw high in calories?
A 1 cup of balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw (93g) has around 16 calories — roughly 1% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw good for weight loss?
At 17 calories per 100g, balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 cup provides about 16 calories.
How much protein is in balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw?
Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Pods, Raw contains 1.0g of protein per 100g.
Is balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw a good source of fibre?
Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Pods, Raw is relatively low in fibre at 2.8g 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, raw compare to cardoon, raw?
Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Pods, Raw has 17 calories per 100g, close to cardoon, raw at 17 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
Is balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw keto-friendly?
Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Pods, Raw contains 3.7g 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, raw for 20g of protein?
With 1.0g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 2000g of balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other vegetables closest to balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd), Pods, Raw (this page) | 17 kcal | 1.0g | 3.7g | 0.2g |
| Cardoon, Raw | 17 kcal | 0.7g | 4.1g | 0.1g |
| Chicory, Witloof, Raw | 17 kcal | 0.9g | 4.0g | 0.1g |
| Endive, Raw | 17 kcal | 1.2g | 3.4g | 0.2g |
| Lettuce, Cos or Romaine, Raw | 17 kcal | 1.2g | 3.3g | 0.3g |
| Radishes, Oriental, Cooked, Boiled | 17 kcal | 0.7g | 3.4g | 0.2g |
| Courgette | 17 kcal | 1.2g | 3.1g | 0.3g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.