Vegetables and Vegetable Products
Balsam-pear (bitter gourd, bitter melon), leafy tips, boiled, drained
Per 100 g of the edible portion · CNF 2026
34kcal per 100 g
3.6 gProtein
0.2 gFat
6.7 gCarbohydrate
Energy and macronutrients
Per 100 g of the edible portion
| Nutrient | 100 g | Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 34 kcal144 kJ | — |
| Protein | 3.6 g | — |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| of which saturated | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.08 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | — |
| Carbohydrate | 6.7 g | — |
| of which sugars | 1 g | 1% |
| Fibre | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1% |
| Water | 88.7 g | — |
Minerals
Per 100 g of the edible portion
| Nutrient | 100 g | Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 602 mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 94 mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 77 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 2% |
Vitamins
Per 100 g of the edible portion
| Nutrient | 100 g | Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 121 µg | 13% |
| Beta-carotene | 1,450 µg | — |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1.5 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 163 µg | 136% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.28 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.00 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.76 mg | 45% |
| Folate | 88 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 56 mg | 62% |
In its food group
Position among 790 foods in “Vegetables and Vegetable Products”
Energy34 kcal · median 37 kcal
Protein3.6 g · median 2.1 g
Fibre1.9 g · median 2.2 g
Sugars1 g · median 2.2 g
Saturated fat0.03 g · median 0.05 g
Salt0.03 g · median 0.1 g
80% of the foods in the group contain less protein. The thin line marks the group median.
Richest in
Nutrients where 100 g covers the largest share of the daily reference
- Vitamin K163 µg · 136%
- Vitamin C56 mg · 62%
- Vitamin B60.76 mg · 45%
- Magnesium94 mg · 22%
- Copper0.2 mg · 22%
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Source: Health Canada, Canadian Nutrient File 2026 · contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Values as published in the national table, per 100 g of the edible portion. “0” also covers traces below the detection limit. Daily Values: Food and Drug Regulations, Health Canada.