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Waxgourd (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)
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Waxgourd (cooked, boiled, drained, salted) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup, cubes · 175 g

Calories
19
1%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    0.7g
    12% of calories
  • Carbs
    4.3g
    73% of calories
  • Fat
    0.4g
    15% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low calorie
  • ✓ Fat free
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Waxgourd (cooked, boiled, drained, salted) (1 cup, cubes, 175 g) has 19 calories, with 0.7 g of protein, 4.3 g of carbohydrates and 0.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (73% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (20% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 26% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
11cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.6g
Net carbs
3g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
1.8g
2.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin C20%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Nothing notable

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium26%

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup, cubes (175 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A0 μg
0%
Vitamin C18 mg
20%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin K5 μg
4%
Thiamine0.1 mg
5%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
0%
Niacin1 mg
4%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
4%
Folate (B9)7 μg
2%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.2 mg
4%
Choline9 mg
2%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium32 mg
3%
Iron1 mg
8%
Potassium9 mg
0%
Magnesium18 mg
4%
Phosphorus30 mg
4%
Zinc1 mg
9%
Copper0 mg
4%
Manganese0.1 mg
4%
Selenium0.4 μg
1%
Full breakdown · 11 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Beta carotene0 μg—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats0.1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.2 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 19 calories

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

  • 4min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 2min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 2min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 3min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Waxgourd (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)?

One serving of Waxgourd (cooked, boiled, drained, salted) (1 cup, cubes) has 19 calories, which works out to 11 calories per 100 g. That is about 1% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Waxgourd (cooked, boiled, drained, salted) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 0.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 12% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Waxgourd (cooked, boiled, drained, salted) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 3 g of net carbs and 73% 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 (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)?

600 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Waxgourd (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)?

2.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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