Calories in Gourd, white-flowered (calabash), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
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Gourd, white-flowered (calabash), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt contains 15 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, 1" cubes (146 g) provides about 22 kcal.
Roughly 85% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from protein and 1% 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.
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 | 15 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.002 g | 0% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.7 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber I | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 0.6 g | 1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 8.5 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.029 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.022 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.14 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.038 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 0.25 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium ? | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus ? | 13 mg | 1% |
| Potassium ? | 170 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 0.7 mg | 6% |
| Copper ? | 0.026 mg | 3% |
| Manganese ? | 0.066 mg | 3% |
| 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 14%
- Carbohydrates 85%
- Fat 1%
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
- Protein0.6 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.2 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.02 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.002 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium2 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water95.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.009 g |
Amino acids (10)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.017 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.032 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.035 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.02 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.004 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.014 g |
| Valine ? | 0.026 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.014 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.004 g |
Individual fatty acids (4)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.009 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (9)
| Water ? | 95.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.37 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 63 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 4 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, 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, 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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peppers, sweet, green, frozen, chopped, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 18 | 0.95 g | 3.9 g | 0.18 g |
| Peppers, sweet, green, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 16 | 0.95 g | 3.3 g | 0.18 g |
| Cardoon, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 20 | 0.76 g | 4.7 g | 0.11 g |
| New Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 12 | 1.3 g | 2.1 g | 0.17 g |
| New zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 12 | 1.3 g | 2.1 g | 0.17 g |
| Cardoon, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 22 | 0.76 g | 5.3 g | 0.11 g |
| Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 14 | 0.4 g | 3 g | 0.2 g |
| Celeriac, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 27 | 0.96 g | 5.9 g | 0.19 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 15 kcal. 1 cup, 1" cubes (146 g): about 22 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked gourd?
Cooked gourd contains 0.6 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.88 g in 1 cup, 1" cubes (146 g). About 14% 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 3.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber.
How much fat is in cooked gourd?
Cooked gourd contains 0.02 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.002 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in cooked gourd?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does gourd have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, gourd, white-flowered (calabash), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 15 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 169233. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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