Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd)

Q: How many calories in cup of balsam-pear (bitter gourd)?

About 19 calories, with roughly 2.1g of protein. cup weighs about 58g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Fiber, water, and the vitamins nothing else brings.

cal per 100 g

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= 2.0 oz

Calories

Protein

2.1g

Carbs

3.6g

Fat

0.1g

Protein 35% Carbs 60% Fat 4%

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Balsam-pear (bitter Gourd): 32 cal per 100g, mixed macros.

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Burn it off

What per 100 g costs.

Minutes for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult to burn 32 cal. Adjust down for lighter, up for heavier.

Walking

min · 3.5 mph

Cycling

min · easy pace

Jogging

min · 5 mph

Swimming

min · freestyle

Estimates from the Compendium of Physical Activities. Real burn depends on weight, intensity, and fitness.

Full nutrient panel · per 100 g

What else is in there.

From USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). %DV against the FDA 2,000-calorie reference.

Fiber1.9 g7%

Sugar1.04 g—

Cholesterol0 mg0%

Sodium249 mg11%

Potassium602 mg13%

Calcium42 mg3%

Iron1.02 mg6%

Magnesium94 mg22%

Zinc0.3 mg3%

Vitamin C55.6 mg62%

Vitamin E1.45 mg10%

Vitamin A121 mcg13%

Vitamin D0 mcg0%

Vitamin B60.76 mg45%

Vitamin B120 mcg0%

Folate88 mcg22%

Niacin0.995 mg6%

Caffeine0 mg—

How it stacks

Compared to its neighbors.

per 100 g, as-served. Same portion, honest comparison.

Broccoli

Almost identical calories.

Cal34 Protein2.8 g Fat0.4 g

Kale

Almost identical calories.

Cal35 Protein2.9 g Fat1.5 g

Cabbage

Almost identical calories.

Cal25 Protein1.3 g Fat0.1 g

Common questions

The stuff people actually ask.

How many calories in cup of balsam-pear (bitter gourd)?

About 19 calories, with roughly 2.1g of protein. cup weighs about 58g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Is balsam-pear (bitter gourd) actually healthy, or is that marketing?

By the numbers on this page: balanced enough that "healthy" is the wrong axis. It is food.

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