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Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) (pods, raw) — Nutrition Facts

USDA FoodData Central · Decent protein density5.9 g protein per 100 kcal

17
Calories
1
Protein g
3.7
Carbs g
0.2
Fat g
Protein 20% · 1 g
Carbs 73% · 3.7 g
Fat 8% · 0.2 g

Diet compliance

DietWhy
Keto0.9 g net carbs / 100 g — keto-friendly means <6 g
Carnivorenot animal flesh
Veganno animal products
Vegetarianno meat or fish (dairy/eggs OK)
Whole30no grains, dairy, legumes, or added sugar

Nutrition label — per 100 g

Nutrition Facts
Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) (pods, raw) · per 100 g
Calories17
Total Fat 0.2 g0% DV
Saturated Fat – gNaN% DV
Cholesterol 0 mg0% DV
Sodium 5 mg0% DV
Total Carbs 3.7 g1% DV
Fiber 2.8 g10% DV
Sugars – g
Protein 1 g2% DV
Vitamin D 0 µg · Calcium 19 mg · Iron 0.4 mg · Potassium 296 mg
Based on FDA Daily Values · USDA FoodData Central

Calories & protein per common portion

PortionWeightCalories
100 grams100 g17
1 cup (1/2" pieces)93 g15.8
1 balsam-pear124 g21.1

Protein per calorie

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) (pods, raw) delivers 5.9 g of protein per 100 caloriessee where it ranks →

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FAQ

How many calories are in Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) (pods, raw)?

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) (pods, raw) has 17 calories per 100 grams, which is about 15.8 calories per 1 cup (1/2" pieces).

How much protein is in Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) (pods, raw)?

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) (pods, raw) has 1 g of protein per 100 grams — 5.9 g of protein per 100 calories.

Is Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) (pods, raw) keto-friendly?

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) (pods, raw) has 0.9 g net carbs per 100 g, so it is generally keto-friendly under the 6 g net-carbs-per-100 g rule of thumb.

Is Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) (pods, raw) vegan?

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) (pods, raw) is vegan — it contains no animal-derived ingredients.

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