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Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), 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 | 5.7 MG | 6% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | 3% | |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 2% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.5 MG | 10% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Folate, total | 12 UG | 3% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.2 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.7 UG | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 9 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.4 MG | 2% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 20 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 31 MG | 2% | |
| Potassium, K | 453 MG | 10% | |
| Sodium, Na | 21 MG | 1% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.2 MG | 2% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 9% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 MG | 10% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.2 UG | 0% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Low in calories with 56 kcal per 100g.
- Very low in fat (0.3g per 100g).
- Good source of dietary fiber (2.9g per 100g).
About Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
Cooked towelgourd becomes noticeably sweeter and softer than its raw counterpart, and interestingly the carbohydrate reading jumps significantly, likely due to water loss concentrating the remaining solids. Fiber is decent, fat minimal, and protein low. The texture after boiling is silky and almost sponge-like, which makes it good at absorbing sauces and broths. Standard in Chinese and South Asian home cooking.
Dietary Information
Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is considered low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Calorie Breakdown
At 56 calories per 100 grams, Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt gets 5% of its calories from protein, 102% from carbohydrates, and 5% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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