Bottle Gourd (Elongate Dark Green)
Bottle gourd is a nutritious and low-calorie vegetable with a mild flavor. It is rich in water content and offers several health benefits. Below is the nutritional breakdown per 100 grams:
- Energy: 12.9 kcal
- Protein: 0.49 g
- Total Fat: 0.13 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.25 g
- Fiber: 2.11 g
- Sugar: 0.39 g
- Minerals:
- Calcium: 16.64 mg
- Iron: 0.34 mg
- Magnesium: 10.89 mg
- Phosphorus: 16.99 mg
- Potassium: 171.0 mg
- Sodium: 1.35 mg
- Zinc: 0.15 mg
- Copper: 0.07 mcg
- Manganese: 0.11 mg
- Selenium: 1.8 mcg
- Vitamins:
- Vitamin C: 3.8 mg
- Thiamine (B1): 0.03 mg
- Riboflavin (B2): 0.01 mg
- Niacin (B3): 0.14 mg
- Vitamin B6: 0.01 mg
- Folate: 46.31 mcg
- Vitamin B12: 0 mcg
- Vitamin A: 0 mcg
- Vitamin E: 0.02 mg
- Vitamin D2: 0.0006 mcg
This versatile vegetable is an excellent addition to various dishes and offers a refreshing way to boost your nutrient intake.
