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Waxgourd (raw)
Vegetables

Waxgourd (raw) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup, cubes · 132 g

Calories
17
1%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    0.5g
    10% of calories
  • Carbs
    4g
    77% of calories
  • Fat
    0.3g
    13% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low calorie
  • ✓ Fat free
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Waxgourd (raw) (1 cup, cubes, 132 g) has 17 calories, with 0.5 g of protein, 4 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (77% of calories).

Per 100 g
13cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
2.9g
Net carbs
0.1g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3.8g

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber14%
  • Vitamin C19%
  • Riboflavin (B2)11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup, cubes (132 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A0 μg
0%
Vitamin C17 mg
19%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Thiamine0.1 mg
4%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
11%
Niacin1 mg
3%
Vitamin B60 mg
4%
Folate (B9)7 μg
2%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.2 mg
4%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium25 mg
3%
Iron1 mg
7%
Potassium8 mg
0%
Magnesium13 mg
3%
Phosphorus25 mg
4%
Zinc1 mg
7%
Copper0 mg
3%
Manganese0.1 mg
3%
Selenium0.3 μg
1%
Full breakdown · 8 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Lysine0 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats0 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 17 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 3min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 2min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 1min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 2min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Waxgourd (raw)?

One serving of Waxgourd (raw) (1 cup, cubes) has 17 calories, which works out to 13 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Waxgourd (raw) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 0.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 10% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Waxgourd (raw) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 0.1 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 Waxgourd (raw)?

147 mg per serving.

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