Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Nutrition Facts
Balsam-pear, or bitter gourd, has a bold, earthy taste that softens a bit when boiled and drained with salt. It makes a simple, savory side dish.
Each serving has 19 calories, with just 0.2g fat, 4.3g carbs, and 0.8g protein. It’s very light and easy to fit into a meal.
With 2g fiber, it’s a filling choice, even though the texture stays tender and delicate. The 2g sugar is modest, so it isn’t especially sweet.
Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Serving size: 100 g
Calories19kcal
Net Carbs2.3g
Protein0.8g
Fat0.2g
Where do the calories come from?
Protein 15%
Carbs 78%
Fat 7%
What is this food made of?
Water 95%
Protein 1%
Carbs 4%
Fat 0%
Blood Sugar Index1Low
Inflammation Score0Low
PRAL Score0.41Acidic
Amino Acid Score3%Incomplete
Detailed Nutrition Facts
Macronutrients
| Calories (kcal) | 19 | 1% | |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | — | — | |
| Sodium | |||
| 242 mg | 11% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.3 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | |||
| 2 g | 8% | ||
| Total Sugars | 2 g | — | |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% |
Vitamins
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 4.8 mcg | 4% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.1 mcg | 1% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 6 mcg | 1% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 113 mcg | 14% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0 mcg | — |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 33 mg | 55% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central