VeganVegetables
Karela
Nutrition Facts Per 100g
Also known as: BITTER GOURD, BITTER MELON
Karela is a commonly used vegetable in Indian cooking. At just 17 kcal per 100g with 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100g, it fits easily into calorie-conscious meals. It is a notable source of Vitamin C (approximately 102% of a typical adult's daily needs) and Vitamin B6 (approximately 14% of a typical adult's daily needs). Below is the complete nutritional profile of Karela per 100g serving.
Nutrition Summary
17kcalCalories
1.0gProtein
3.7gCarbs
0.2gFat
2.8gFiber
Micronutrients
High in:Vitamin C
Calcium84.0 mg(8%)
Iron0.4 mg(3%)
Zinc0.3 mg(3%)
Potassium150 mg(5%)
Sodium5.0 mg(1%)
Magnesium19.0 mg(5%)
Phosphorus38.0 mg(5%)
Thiamin (B1)0.0 mg(3%)
Riboflavin (B2)0.0 mg(3%)
Niacin (B3)0.4 mg(3%)
Vitamin C84.0 mg(102%)
Carotenoids296 µg(5%)
β-Carotene99.0 µg(3%)
Vitamin A16.0 µg(2%)
Folate (B9)40.0 µg(10%)
Vitamin B60.2 mg(14%)
Vitamin B120 µg(0%)
Vitamin D0 µg(0%)
Vitamin E0.2 mg(1%)
Fat Breakdown4
MUFA0.0 g
PUFA0.1 g
Omega-30 g
Omega-60.1 g
Limit These2
Saturated Fat0.0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Common Serving Sizes
1 cup chopped94g
16 kcal0.9g protein
100 g100g
17 kcal1.0g protein