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Gourd, white-flowered (calabash), cooked, boiled, drained, with 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 | 8.5 MG | 9% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 2% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 MG | 3% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Folate, total | 4 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 24 MG | 2% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.3 MG | 1% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11 MG | 3% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 13 MG | 1% | |
| Potassium, K | 170 MG | 4% | |
| Sodium, Na | 238 MG | 10% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.7 MG | 6% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 3% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.1 MG | 3% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.2 UG | 0% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (13 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.0g per 100g).
About Gourd, white-flowered (calabash), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
White-flowered gourd, also called calabash, is one of the lightest vegetables when cooked. Boiled and drained with salt, it contributes almost nothing calorically and very little in terms of protein, fat, or fiber. The texture is soft and mild, with a flavor that is more about what you season it with than any character of its own. Used across South and East Asian cuisines in soups and curries where its delicate texture is an asset.
Dietary Information
Gourd, white-flowered (calabash), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, low-fat, very low in calories, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Calorie Breakdown
At 13 calories per 100 grams, Gourd, white-flowered (calabash), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt gets 18% of its calories from protein, 95% from carbohydrates, and 1% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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