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Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
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* 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 | 10.5 MG | 12% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 3% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 2% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Folate, total | 4 UG | 1% | |
| Choline, total | 4.9 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.8 UG | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 18 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.4 MG | 2% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 10 MG | 2% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 17 MG | 1% | |
| Potassium, K | 5 MG | 0% | |
| Sodium, Na | 343 MG | 15% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.6 MG | 5% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.1 MG | 2% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.2 UG | 0% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (11 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.2g per 100g).
About Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Wax gourd, also called Chinese preserving melon or dong gua, is an exceptionally mild, watery vegetable that essentially disappears into whatever it is cooked with. Boiled and drained with salt, it has barely any carbohydrate, fat, protein, or fiber - it is nearly pure water by weight. Common in Chinese soups and stews where it absorbs broth and contributes a soft, almost translucent texture rather than any distinct flavor.
Dietary Information
Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), 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 11 calories per 100 grams, Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt gets 15% of its calories from protein, 89% from carbohydrates, and 16% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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