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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Balsam-Pear (Bitter Gourd) Leafy Tips Raw"
| Food Name: Balsam-Pear (Bitter Gourd) Leafy Tips Raw | |
| Food Group: Vegetables | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 30 | Total Fat (g): 1 |
| Protein (g): 5 | Carbohydrates (g): 3 |
| Net Carbs (g): 3 | Water (g): 89 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 1734 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 87 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 88 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 |
| Vitamin B6 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 128 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 128 | Folate DFE (mcg): 128 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 84 | Iron (mg): 2 |
| Magnesium (mg): 85 | Phosphorus (mg): 99 |
| Potassium (mg): 608 | Sodium (mg): 11 |
| Manganese (mg): 1 | Selenium (mcg): 1 |
| Other Compounds | |
| PRAL Score: -10 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Balsam-Pear (Bitter Gourd) Leafy Tips Raw
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Balsam-Pear (Bitter Gourd) Leafy Tips Raw'?
100 grams of 'Balsam-Pear (Bitter Gourd) Leafy Tips Raw' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 5g (around 10% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 3g (around 1% of daily requirement),
Fat – 1g (around 1% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Protein while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-protein and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Balsam-Pear (Bitter Gourd) Leafy Tips Raw'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Balsam-Pear (Bitter Gourd) Leafy Tips Raw' provides around 30 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from protein, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 2% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Balsam-Pear (Bitter Gourd) Leafy Tips Raw' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Balsam-Pear (Bitter Gourd) Leafy Tips Raw' is mainly a source of protein. It contains 5g protein, 3g carbs, and 1g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on protein.
Does 'Balsam-Pear (Bitter Gourd) Leafy Tips Raw' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Balsam-Pear (Bitter Gourd) Leafy Tips Raw' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Manganese (mg): 1 mg (43% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Magnesium (mg): 85 mg (20% DV).
'Balsam-Pear (Bitter Gourd) Leafy Tips Raw' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 84 mg (6% DV),
Iron (mg): 2 mg (11% DV),
Potassium (mg): 608 mg (13% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 99 mg (8% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 1 mcg (2% DV),
Sodium (mg): 11 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Balsam-Pear (Bitter Gourd) Leafy Tips Raw in significant amounts?
'Balsam-Pear (Bitter Gourd) Leafy Tips Raw' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (IU): 1734 IU (58% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 88 mg (98% DV),
Vitamin B6 (mg): 1 mg (77% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 128 mcg (32% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 128 mcg (32% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 128 mcg (32% DV).
'Balsam-Pear (Bitter Gourd) Leafy Tips Raw' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 87 mcg (10% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Balsam-Pear (Bitter Gourd) Leafy Tips Raw' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Balsam-Pear (Bitter Gourd) Leafy Tips Raw' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.