Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw

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ProximatesAmount in 100g
Water94.03 g
Energy17 kcal
Energy71 kJ
Protein1 g
Total lipid (fat)0.17 g
Ash1.1 g
Carbohydrate, by difference3.7 g
Fiber, total dietary2.8 g
Scientific Name
Momordica charantia
Carbohydrate Factor
3.57
Fat Factor
8.37
Protein Factor
2.44
Nitrogen to Protein Conversion Factor
6.25
MineralsAmount in 100g
Calcium, Ca19 mg
Iron, Fe0.43 mg
Magnesium, Mg17 mg
Phosphorus, P31 mg
Potassium, K296 mg
Sodium, Na5 mg
Zinc, Zn0.8 mg
Copper, Cu0.034 mg
Manganese, Mn0.089 mg
VitaminsAmount in 100g
Selenium, Se0.2 µg
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid84 mg
Thiamin0.04 mg
Riboflavin0.04 mg
Niacin0.4 mg
Pantothenic acid0.212 mg
Vitamin B-60.043 mg
Folate, total72 µg
Folate, food72 µg
Folate, DFE72 µg
Vitamin A, RAE24 µg
Carotene, beta190 µg
Carotene, alpha185 µg
Vitamin A, IU471 IU
Lutein + zeaxanthin170 µg
LanguaL Codes
  • VEGETABLE OR VEGETABLE PRODUCT (US CFR)
  • 1100 VEGETABLES AND VEGETABLE PRODUCTS (USDA SR)
  • BITTER MELON
  • POD OR SEED
  • WHOLE, NATURAL SHAPE
  • NOT HEAT-TREATED
  • COOKING METHOD NOT APPLICABLE
  • NO TREATMENT APPLIED
  • PRESERVATION METHOD NOT KNOWN
  • NO PACKING MEDIUM USED
  • CONTAINER OR WRAPPING NOT KNOWN
  • FOOD CONTACT SURFACE NOT KNOWN
  • HUMAN FOOD, NO AGE SPECIFICATION