Calories in Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), raw
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Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), raw contains 20 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, 1" pieces (95 g) provides about 19 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 20% from protein and 8% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 20 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.2 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.016 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 3 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber I | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars I | 2 g | |
| Protein ? | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Vitamin C ? | 12 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.1 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.7 µg | 0.6% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.22 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.043 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 0.36 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium ? | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus ? | 32 mg | 3% |
| Potassium ? | 139 mg | 3% |
| Zinc ? | 0.07 mg | 0.6% |
| Copper ? | 0.035 mg | 4% |
| Manganese ? | 0.092 mg | 4% |
| 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 20%
- Carbohydrates 72%
- Fat 8%
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
- Protein1.2 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.1 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars2 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.2 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.016 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium3 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water93.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.037 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.087 g |
Individual fatty acids (4)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.087 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.011 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.037 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (9)
| Water ? | 93.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 84 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 410 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 7 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), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 56 | 0.66 g | 14.3 g | 0.34 g |
| Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 54 | 0.66 g | 13.8 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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato, red, ripe, raw Raw | 18 | 0.88 g | 3.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Zucchini, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.1 g | 0.32 g |
| Iceberg lettuce, raw Raw | 14 | 0.9 g | 3 g | 0.14 g |
| Green bell pepper, raw Raw | 20 | 0.86 g | 4.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Cucumber, with peel, raw Raw | 15 | 0.65 g | 3.6 g | 0.11 g |
| Celery, raw Raw | 14 | 0.69 g | 3 g | 0.17 g |
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw gourd?
100 g of raw gourd has 20 kcal. 1 cup, 1" pieces (95 g): about 19 kcal. 1 gourd (178 g): about 36 kcal.
How much protein is in raw gourd?
Raw gourd contains 1.2 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.1 g in 1 cup, 1" pieces (95 g). About 20% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw gourd?
Raw gourd has 4.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.1 g of fiber and 2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw gourd?
Raw gourd contains 0.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.016 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw gourd contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw gourd?
100 g contains 3 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does gourd have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), raw has 20 kcal, while gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 56 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 168414. 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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