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How Many Calories in Waxgourd, (chinese Preserving Melon), 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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11
calories per 100g
19 calories per 1 cup, cubes (175g)
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0.4gProtein
2.5gCarbs
0.2gFat
1.0gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)3 kcal0.1g
100g11 kcal0.4g
1 cup, cubes19 kcal0.7g
grams
11kcal
0.4gprotein
2.5gcarbs
0.2gfat
1.0gfibre

A waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 11 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup, cubes (175g) provides about 19 calories. Waxgourd, (chinese Preserving Melon), Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt is low in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Waxgourd, (chinese Preserving Melon), Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (175g)
Calories11 kcal19 kcal
Protein0.4g0.7g
Carbohydrates2.5g4.4g
of which Sugars1.2g2.1g
Fat0.2g0.4g
of which Saturates0.0g0.0g
Fibre1.0g1.8g
Sodium343.0mg600mg
Potassium5.0mg9mg
Calcium18.0mg32mg
Iron0.4mg0.7mg
Vitamin C10.5mg18.4mg
Vitamin A0.0µg0µg
Selenium0.2µg0µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.0mg0.0mg

% 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.

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Cooking method matters here too — boiling can leach some water-soluble vitamins into the cooking water, while steaming or roasting tends to retain more.

Does waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt fit your diet?

Low-carb / keto

Waxgourd, (chinese Preserving Melon), Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt contains 2.5g 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 11 calories per 100g, waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), 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 waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt per 100g?

Waxgourd, (chinese Preserving Melon), Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt contains 11 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt high in calories?

A 1 cup, cubes of waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt (175g) has around 19 calories — roughly 1% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt good for weight loss?

At 11 calories per 100g, waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 cup, cubes provides about 19 calories.

How much protein is in waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?

Waxgourd, (chinese Preserving Melon), Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt contains 0.4g of protein per 100g.

Is waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt a good source of fibre?

Waxgourd, (chinese Preserving Melon), Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt is relatively low in fibre at 1.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.

How does waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt compare to taro shoots, raw?

Waxgourd, (chinese Preserving Melon), Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt has 11 calories per 100g, close to taro shoots, raw at 11 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

Is waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt keto-friendly?

Waxgourd, (chinese Preserving Melon), Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt contains 2.5g 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 waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt for 20g of protein?

With 0.4g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 5000g of waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other vegetables closest to waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Waxgourd, (chinese Preserving Melon), Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt (this page)11 kcal0.4g2.5g0.2g
Taro Shoots, Raw11 kcal0.9g2.3g0.1g
Watercress, Raw11 kcal2.3g1.3g0.1g
Bamboo Shoots, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt11 kcal1.5g1.5g0.2g
Pickles, Cucumber, Sour11 kcal0.3g2.3g0.2g
Pickles, Cucumber, Sour, Low Sodium11 kcal0.3g2.3g0.2g
Bamboo Shoots, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, without Salt12 kcal1.5g1.9g0.2g

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