Gourd, white-flowered (calabash), raw
* 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.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 10.1 MG | 11% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 2% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 MG | 3% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Folate, total | 6 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 26 MG | 2% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.2 MG | 1% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11 MG | 3% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 13 MG | 1% | |
| Potassium, K | 150 MG | 3% | |
| Sodium, Na | 2 MG | 0% | |
| 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 (14 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.0g per 100g).
About Gourd, white-flowered (calabash), raw
White-flowered gourd, also called calabash or bottle gourd, is one of the mildest vegetables in existence - almost entirely water with trace carbohydrates and negligible fat, fiber, or protein. Raw, the pale green flesh is slightly crunchy and utterly bland. Widely eaten in South Asian and East Asian cooking, where it is typically peeled, seeded, and cooked in curries, soups, or stir-fries with spices that provide all the flavor. Its neutrality is the feature, not the flaw - it stretches dishes and absorbs whatever surrounds it.
Dietary Information
Gourd, white-flowered (calabash), raw 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 14 calories per 100 grams, Gourd, white-flowered (calabash), raw gets 18% of its calories from protein, 97% from carbohydrates, and 1% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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