Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw Nutrition Facts
Summary: 13 calories per 100 g serving. Net carbs: 0.1 g (total carbs 3 g – fiber 2.9 g) – keto friendly. Contains 0.4 g protein and 0.2 g fat.
Waxgourd, also called Chinese preserving melon, is a very light, refreshing raw food. It has just 13 calories per serving, with 0.2g fat, 3g carbs, and 0.4g protein.
It also offers 2.9g fiber, which makes it nicely filling. With 0g sugar, it has a clean, mild taste rather than a sweet one.
Raw waxgourd can be a simple, hydrating addition to salads or snacks. Its delicate flavor works well when you want something crisp and low in calories.
Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw
Serving size: 100 g
Calories13kcal
Net Carbs0.1g
Protein0.4g
Fat0.2g
Where do the calories come from?
Protein 10%
Carbs 78%
Fat 12%
What is this food made of?
Water 96%
Protein 0%
Carbs 3%
Fat 0%
Blood Sugar Index0Low
Inflammation Score0Low
PRAL Score0.19Acidic
Amino Acid Score2%Incomplete
Detailed Nutrition Facts
Macronutrients
| Calories (kcal) | 13 | 1% | |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | — | — | |
| Sodium | |||
| 111 mg | 5% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate | 3 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | |||
| 2.9 g | 12% | ||
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% |
Vitamins
| Vitamin B-6 | 0 mcg | — |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 13 mg | 22% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central