Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw[]
Refuse: 17% (Tough stems and leaves)
Scientific Name: Momordica charantia
NDB No: 11024 (Nutrient values and weights are for edible portion)
|
Nutrient |
Units |
1.00 X 1 cup (1/2" pieces) |
|---|---|---|
| Proximates | ||
|
Water |
g
|
87.45
|
|
Energy |
kcal
|
16
|
|
Energy |
kj
|
66
|
|
Protein |
g
|
0.93
|
|
Total lipid (fat) |
g
|
0.16
|
|
Ash |
g
|
1.02
|
|
Carbohydrate, by difference |
g
|
3.44
|
|
Fiber, total dietary |
g
|
2.6
|
| Minerals | ||
|
Calcium, Ca |
mg
|
18
|
|
Iron, Fe |
mg
|
0.40
|
|
Magnesium, Mg |
mg
|
16
|
|
Phosphorus, P |
mg
|
29
|
|
Potassium, K |
mg
|
275
|
|
Sodium, Na |
mg
|
5
|
|
Zinc, Zn |
mg
|
0.74
|
|
Copper, Cu |
mg
|
0.032
|
|
Manganese, Mn |
mg
|
0.083
|
|
Selenium, Se |
mcg
|
0.2
|
| Vitamins | ||
|
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid |
mg
|
78.1
|
|
Thiamin |
mg
|
0.037
|
|
Riboflavin |
mg
|
0.037
|
|
Niacin |
mg
|
0.372
|
|
Pantothenic acid |
mg
|
0.197
|
|
Vitamin B-6 |
mg
|
0.040
|
|
Folate, total |
mcg
|
67
|
|
Folic acid |
mcg
|
0
|
|
Folate, food |
mcg
|
67
|
|
Folate, DFE |
mcg_DFE
|
67
|
|
Vitamin B-12 |
mcg
|
0.00
|
|
Vitamin A, IU |
IU
|
438
|
|
Vitamin A, RAE |
mcg_RAE
|
22
|
|
Retinol |
mcg
|
0
|
| Lipids | ||
|
Cholesterol |
mg
|
0
|
| Other | ||
|
Carotene, beta |
mcg
|
177
|
|
Carotene, alpha |
mcg
|
172
|
|
Lutein + zeaxanthin |
mcg
|
158
|