Moringa pods (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup, sliced · 118 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2.5g20% of calories
- Carbs9.7g77% of calories
- Fat0.2g4% of calories
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Moringa pods (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 cup, sliced, 118 g) has 43 calories, with 2.5 g of protein, 9.7 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (77% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (127% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin C127%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber18%
- Vitamin B610%
- Pantothenic acid17%
- Potassium11%
- Magnesium12%
- Copper10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup, sliced (118 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 5 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 114 mg | 127% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) | 35 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 17% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 539 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 50 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 58 mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 2% |
Full breakdown · 8 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Moringa leaves (raw)64
- Moringa leaves (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)60
- Moringa leaves (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)60
- Moringa pods (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)36
- Moringa pods (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)36
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13 calMoringa leaves (raw)1 cup, chopped−29 cal- 25 calMoringa leaves (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)1 cup, chopped−17 cal
37 calMoringa pods (raw)1 cup slices−5 cal- 25 calMoringa leaves (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)1 cup, chopped−17 cal
- 43 calMoringa pods (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)1 cup slices+1 cal
Burning 43 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 8minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 5minCycling (moderate)
- 4minRunning (6 mph)
- 6minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Moringa pods (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?
One serving of Moringa pods (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 cup, sliced) has 43 calories, which works out to 36 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Moringa pods (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 20% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Moringa pods (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 5 g of net carbs and 77% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Moringa pods (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?
51 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
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