Calories in Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
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Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 54 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, 1" pieces (178 g) provides about 96 kcal.
Roughly 91% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 5% from fat and 4% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 10% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 54 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.34 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.027 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 257 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 13.8 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber I | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Total sugars I | 5.2 g | |
| Protein ? | 0.66 g | 1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 5.7 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K I | 1.7 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.046 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.042 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.5 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.099 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 12 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 9 mg | 0.7% |
| Iron ? | 0.36 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium ? | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 31 mg | 2% |
| Potassium ? | 453 mg | 10% |
| Zinc ? | 0.17 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.085 mg | 9% |
| Manganese ? | 0.22 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 0.2 µg | 0.4% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 4%
- Carbohydrates 91%
- Fat 5%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.66 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.9 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars5.2 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.34 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.027 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium257 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water84.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.063 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.15 g |
Individual fatty acids (4)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.15 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.019 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.063 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (9)
| Water ? | 84.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.96 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 224 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 260 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 12 µg |
Other forms of Gourd
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), raw Raw | 20 | 1.2 g | 4.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 56 | 0.66 g | 14.3 g | 0.34 g |
| Gourd, white-flowered (calabash), raw Raw | 14 | 0.62 g | 3.4 g | 0.02 g |
| Gourd, white-flowered (calabash), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 15 | 0.6 g | 3.7 g | 0.02 g |
| Gourd, white-flowered (calabash), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 13 | 0.6 g | 3.1 g | 0.02 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrots, fresh, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 50 | 0.98 g | 10.7 g | 0.36 g |
| Mushrooms, shiitake, cooked, without salt Cooked | 56 | 1.6 g | 14.4 g | 0.22 g |
| Mushrooms, shiitake, cooked, with salt Cooked | 56 | 1.6 g | 14.4 g | 0.22 g |
| Onions, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 47 | 1.3 g | 11 g | 0.12 g |
| Parsnips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 71 | 1.3 g | 17 g | 0.3 g |
| Sweet potato, cooked, boiled, without skin Cooked | 76 | 1.4 g | 17.7 g | 0.14 g |
| Sweet potato, cooked, boiled, without skin, with salt Cooked | 76 | 1.4 g | 17.7 g | 0.14 g |
| Corn, canned, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 67 | 2.3 g | 14.3 g | 1.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked gourd?
100 g of cooked gourd has 54 kcal. 1 cup, 1" pieces (178 g): about 96 kcal. 0.5 cup, 1" slices (89 g): about 48 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked gourd?
Cooked gourd contains 0.66 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.2 g in 1 cup, 1" pieces (178 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked gourd?
Cooked gourd has 13.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.9 g of fiber and 5.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked gourd?
Cooked gourd contains 0.34 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.027 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked gourd contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Pantothenic acid (B5) (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked gourd?
100 g contains 257 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does gourd have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 54 kcal, while gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), raw has 20 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168530. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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