Bitter gourd (karela, raw): calories, protein and carbs
Bitter gourd (karela, raw) has 22 calories per 100 g, with 1.6 g protein, 4.2 g carbohydrate and 0.2 g fat. One medium (100 g) is about 22 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Per 100 g | Per 1 medium (100 g) | Per 1 cup sliced (100 g) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 22 kcal | 22 kcal | 22 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 1.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.2 g | 4.2 g | 4.2 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Fibre | 2.8 g | 2.8 g | 2.8 g |
| Sugar | 1 g | 1 g | 1 g |
Where the calories come from
Protein 26% · Carbohydrate 67% · Fat 7% of the energy in Bitter gourd (karela, raw).
Diet notes
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Jain-friendly
Vitamins and minerals (per 100 g)
- Iron0.6 mg
- Zinc0.8 mg
- Calcium20 mg
- Folate72 mcg
- Vitamin C84 mg
- Magnesium17 mg
- Potassium296 mg
- Vitamin A10 mcg RAE
Common questions
- How many calories are in 1 medium of Bitter gourd (karela, raw)?
- One medium (100 g) of Bitter gourd (karela, raw) has about 22 calories, with 1.6 g protein, 4.2 g carbohydrate and 0.2 g fat.
- How much protein is in Bitter gourd (karela, raw)?
- Bitter gourd (karela, raw) has 1.6 g of protein per 100 g. About 26% of its calories come from protein, 67% from carbohydrate and 7% from fat.
- How much fibre does Bitter gourd (karela, raw) have?
- Bitter gourd (karela, raw) has about 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g.
- What else is Bitter gourd (karela, raw) called?
- Bitter gourd (karela, raw) is also known as karela, bitter gourd, bitter melon, pavakkai, kakarakaya.
- How do I track Bitter gourd (karela, raw) in my diet?
- Search for Bitter gourd (karela, raw) in the SweatByte food log. It is already in the database with household portions such as 1 medium, so you can log it in a few taps and see your daily calories and protein.
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Values are typical for home-style cooking and change with the recipe, oil, portion and brand. This is general information, not medical or dietary advice.