Vegetable
Balsam-pear (pods, raw) Nutrition Facts
USDA description: Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw
Per 100 g, Balsam-pear (pods, raw) provides 17 calories. A typical portion, 1 balsam-pear (124 g), has 21 calories, 1.2 g protein, 4.6 g carbs and 0.2 g fat.
- calories
- 17
- protein
- 1 g
- carbs
- 3.7 g
- fat
- 0.2 g
Per 100 g.
Calories and macros per serving
Serving weights are USDA's own for this record; each value is the per-100 g amount scaled to that weight. % = share of the FDA Daily Value.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 171% | 1 g2% | 3.7 g1% | 0.2 g<1% | 2.8 g10% | n/r |
| 1 cup1/2" pieces · 93 g | 161% | 0.9 g2% | 3.4 g1% | 0.2 g<1% | 2.6 g9% | n/r |
| 1 balsam-pear124 g | 211% | 1.2 g2% | 4.6 g2% | 0.2 g<1% | 3.5 g12% | n/r |
Calories in kcal. n/r = not reported for this food.
Raw, cooked and other forms
Cooking changes water content, so values per 100 g shift. Each row is its own USDA record.
| Form (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balsam-pear (pods, raw) (this page) | 17 | 1 g | 3.7 g | 0.2 g |
| Balsam-pear (pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) | 19 | 0.8 g | 4.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Balsam-pear (pods, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) | 19 | 0.8 g | 4.3 g | 0.2 g |
How Balsam-pear ranks among vegetables
Rank 1 = the most of that nutrient among the vegetables on CalorieExplorer. Per 200 kcal shows nutrient density: how much you get for the same calories.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 200 kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1 g#96 of 126 vegetables | 12 g#55 of 126 vegetables |
| Fiber | 2.8 g#33 of 115 vegetables | 33 g#1 of 115 vegetables |
| Potassium | 296 mg#47 of 126 vegetables | 3,482 mg#6 of 126 vegetables |
| Calcium | 19 mg#81 of 126 vegetables | 224 mg#40 of 126 vegetables |
| Iron | 0.43 mg#100 of 126 vegetables | 5.1 mg#44 of 126 vegetables |
| Magnesium | 17 mg#70 of 125 vegetables | 200 mg#18 of 125 vegetables |
| Vitamin C | 84 mg#11 of 123 vegetables | 988 mg#3 of 123 vegetables |
| Vitamin A | 24 µg#65 of 117 vegetables | 282 µg#51 of 117 vegetables |
Macronutrient Breakdown
Compared with the median of vegetables
Per 100 g; median of the 125 vegetables with a value.
- Calories
- Balsam-pear: 17 kcalmedian: 33 kcal
- Protein
- Balsam-pear: 1 gmedian: 1.8 g
- Carbs
- Balsam-pear: 3.7 gmedian: 7.1 g
- Fat
- Balsam-pear: 0.2 gmedian: 0.3 g
- Fiber
- Balsam-pear: 2.8 gmedian: 2.3 g
Vitamins and minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV | Per 1 balsam-pear (124 g) | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trans fat | 0 g | no DV | 0 g | no DV |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5 mg | <1% | 6.2 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.43 mg | 2% | 0.53 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 296 mg | 6% | 367 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 24 µg | 3% | 30 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 84 mg | 93% | 104 mg | 116% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.04 mg | 3% | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.04 mg | 3% | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.4 mg | 3% | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 3% | 0.05 mg | 3% |
| Folate (approx.) | 72 µg | 18% | 89 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% | 0 µg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 31 mg | 2% | 38 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 4% | 21 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg | 7% | 0.99 mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 0.2 µg | <1% | 0.25 µg | <1% |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 4% | 0.04 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.09 mg | 4% | 0.11 mg | 5% |
Not reported in this USDA record: Saturated fat, Vitamin E, Vitamin K.
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central, FDC ID 168393 (SR Legacy, April 2018 final release). Values per 100 g as published in that record, imported 2026-03-13; serving weights from the same record, retrieved 2026-10-13.
% Daily Value: FDA Daily Values (2016 Nutrition Facts label rule, 21 CFR 101.9), adults and children 4+. Ranks compare the foods of the same category on this site. How we calculate.
Last updated . Values are averages for the food as described; brands, varieties and cooking change them. Not medical advice.