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Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 55.6 MG | 62% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 12% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 MG | 22% | |
| Niacin | 1.0 MG | 6% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.8 MG | 45% | |
| Folate, total | 88 UG | 22% | |
| Choline, total | 21 MG | 4% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 121 UG | 13% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.5 MG | 10% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 163.1 UG | 136% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 42 MG | 3% | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.0 MG | 6% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 94 MG | 22% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 77 MG | 6% | |
| Potassium, K | 602 MG | 13% | |
| Sodium, Na | 13 MG | 1% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.3 MG | 3% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.2 MG | 22% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.5 MG | 23% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.9 UG | 2% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (34 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.2g per 100g).
- Good source of Magnesium, Mg (22% DV).
- Good source of Copper, Cu (22% DV).
- Good source of Manganese, Mn (23% DV).
- Rich source of Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (62% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
Cooked bitter gourd tips, boiled and drained without salt, soften the sharp bitterness somewhat while retaining reasonable protein for a cooked leaf. The fiber is modest and carbs are low. Draining pulls some of the bitter compounds out along with the cooking water, which is one reason blanching before a stir-fry is a common technique with this ingredient.
Dietary Information
Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is considered low-fat, very low in calories, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt include Vitamin K (phylloquinone) (136% DV) , Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (62% DV) , Vitamin B-6 (45% DV) , Manganese, Mn (23% DV) , and Magnesium, Mg (22% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 34 calories per 100 grams, Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt gets 42% of its calories from protein, 79% from carbohydrates, and 5% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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