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Bitter gourd pods calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of bitter gourd pods contains 17 calories, with 1 g of protein, 3.7 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat. It provides 2.8 g of fiber per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 19% Carbs 72% Fat 9%
How bitter gourd pods compares
Per 100 g, against the closest vegetables in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitter gourd pods | 17 kcal | 1 g | 3.7 g | 0.2 g |
| Tomato juice, canned | 17 kcal | 0.9 g | 3.5 g | 0.3 g |
| Witloof chicory | 17 kcal | 0.9 g | 4 g | 0.1 g |
| Frozen zucchini | 17 kcal | 1.2 g | 3.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Tomato | 18 kcal | 0.9 g | 3.9 g | 0.2 g |
Nutrition facts for bitter gourd pods
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 17 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.7 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in bitter gourd pods
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 84 mg | 93% |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 296 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.09 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
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Calories in common bitter gourd pods servings
How many calories in a portion of bitter gourd pods — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (93 g) | 16 kcal | 1 g | 3 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 17 kcal | 1 g | 4 g | 0 g |
| 1 balsam-pear (124 g) | 21 kcal | 1 g | 5 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in bitter gourd pods?
Bitter gourd pods has 17 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in bitter gourd pods?
Bitter gourd pods contains 1 g of protein per 100 g.
Is bitter gourd pods low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Bitter gourd pods has 3.7 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is bitter gourd pods low in calories?
Compared with other vegetables it is: 17 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 32 kcal.
Are these bitter gourd pods calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #168393 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
