Calories in Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw
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Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw contains 13 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, cubes (132 g) provides about 17 kcal.
Roughly 78% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 12% from fat and 10% from protein (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 14% 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 | 13 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 ? | 111 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 0.4 g | 0.8% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 13 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.13 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.035 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium ? | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus ? | 19 mg | 2% |
| Potassium ? | 6 mg | 0.1% |
| Zinc ? | 0.61 mg | 6% |
| Copper ? | 0.023 mg | 3% |
| Manganese ? | 0.058 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 10%
- Carbohydrates 78%
- Fat 12%
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
- Protein0.4 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)
- 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)
- Sodium111 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water96.1 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 |
Amino acids (3)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| Lysine ? | 0.009 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.003 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 (6)
| Water ? | 96.1 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.3 g |
| Energy ? | 54 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 5 µg |
Other forms of Waxgourd
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 14 | 0.4 g | 3 g | 0.2 g |
| Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 11 | 0.4 g | 2.5 g | 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romaine lettuce, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Celery, raw Raw | 14 | 0.69 g | 3 g | 0.17 g |
| Spinach, raw Raw | 23 | 2.9 g | 3.6 g | 0.39 g |
| Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw Raw | 17 | 1 g | 3.7 g | 0.17 g |
| Chicory, witloof, raw Raw | 17 | 0.9 g | 4 g | 0.1 g |
| Endive, raw Raw | 17 | 1.3 g | 3.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Asparagus, raw Raw | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.12 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw waxgourd?
100 g of raw waxgourd has 13 kcal. 1 cup, cubes (132 g): about 17 kcal.
How much protein is in raw waxgourd?
Raw waxgourd contains 0.4 g of protein per 100 g (0.8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.53 g in 1 cup, cubes (132 g). About 10% 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 raw waxgourd?
Raw waxgourd has 3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.9 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw waxgourd?
Raw waxgourd 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 waxgourd contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw waxgourd?
100 g contains 111 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does waxgourd have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw has 13 kcal, while waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 14 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 170069. 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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