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Waxgourd, raw calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of waxgourd, raw contains 13 calories, with 0.4 g of protein, 3 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat. It provides 2.9 g of fiber per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 10% Carbs 78% Fat 12%
How waxgourd, raw compares
Per 100 g, against the closest vegetables in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxgourd, raw | 13 kcal | 0.4 g | 3 g | 0.2 g |
| Summer squash, canned | 13 kcal | 0.6 g | 3 g | 0.1 g |
| Celery | 14 kcal | 0.7 g | 3 g | 0.2 g |
| Taro shoots, cooked | 14 kcal | 0.7 g | 3.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Butterbur, raw | 14 kcal | 0.4 g | 3.6 g | 0 g |
Nutrition facts for waxgourd, raw
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 13 kcal |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in waxgourd, raw
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 | 13 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.61 mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.06 mg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 2% |
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Calories in common waxgourd, raw servings
How many calories in a portion of waxgourd, raw — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 13 kcal | 0 g | 3 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup, cubes (132 g) | 17 kcal | 1 g | 4 g | 0 g |
| 1 waxgourd (5700 g) | 741 kcal | 23 g | 171 g | 11 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in waxgourd, raw?
Waxgourd, raw has 13 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in waxgourd, raw?
Waxgourd, raw contains 0.4 g of protein per 100 g.
Is waxgourd, raw low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Waxgourd, raw has 3 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 waxgourd, raw low in calories?
Compared with other vegetables it is: 13 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 32 kcal.
Are these waxgourd, raw 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 #170069 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
