Towel Gourd · Luffa aegyptiaca

Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

56 kcal Calories

0.7 g Protein

14.3 g Carbs

0.3 g Fat

Good nutrient density 33/100

How many beneficial nutrients Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

56 kcal / serving

91% from carbs

Carbs 91%

14.3 g per serving
Fat 5%

0.3 g per serving
Protein 4%

0.7 g per serving

What Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value.

Dietary Fiber10% Pantothenic Acid (B5)10% Potassium10% Manganese10%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	14.3 g	5%
Dietary Fiber	2.9 g	10%
Total Sugars	5.2 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	0.3 g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.0 g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.1 g	—
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	148.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	19.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	8.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	63.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	148.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	0.7 g	1%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	~	—
Vitamin C	5.7 mg	6%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	0.2 mg	2%
Vitamin K	1.7 mcg	1%
Thiamin (B1)	0.0 mg	4%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.0 mg	3%
Niacin (B3)	0.3 mg	2%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	6%
Folate (B9)	12.0 mcg	3%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.5 mg	10%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	9.0 mg	1%
Iron	0.4 mg	2%
Magnesium	20.0 mg	5%
Phosphorus	31.0 mg	2%
Potassium	453.0 mg	10%
Sodium	21.0 mg	1%
Zinc	0.2 mg	2%
Copper	0.1 mg	9%
Manganese	0.2 mg	10%
Selenium	0.2 mcg	0%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	0.4 g	—

About Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

The towel gourd, better known as luffa or Chinese okra, is a tropical climbing vine in the cucumber family grown for its long, ridged green fruit. Harvested young and tender, the fruit is peeled and cooked as a mild, slightly sweet vegetable that soaks up flavor beautifully in stir-fries, curries, soups, and stews across China, India, and Southeast Asia, tasting something like a cross between zucchini and cucumber.

Picked at this stage it is low in calories and supplies water, fiber, vitamin C, and a little iron. The very same fruit leads a completely different life if left on the vine to mature: it dries into a tough, fibrous network that becomes the natural loofah sponge used for scrubbing in the bath and kitchen. The vines need a long, warm growing season and a sturdy trellis. Cook luffa soon after picking, since the tender fruit softens quickly, and choose small, firm ones for the best texture.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

There are 56 calories in 100 g of Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, or about 50 calories in 0.5 cup (1" slices) (89 g).

How much protein is in Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt contains 0.7 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 14.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt provides 0.3 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt a good source of?

Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is a good source of Dietary Fiber, Pantothenic Acid (B5), Potassium and Manganese (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.