Wax Gourd · Benincasa hispida

Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

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11 kcal Calories

0.4 g Protein

2.5 g Carbs

0.2 g Fat

Good nutrient density 24/100

How many beneficial nutrients Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with 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 Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

11 kcal / serving

74% from carbs

Carbs 74%

2.5 g per serving
Fat 14%

0.2 g per serving
Protein 12%

0.4 g per serving

What Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is a good source of

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

Vitamin C12%

Full nutrition breakdown

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Moderate
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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	2.5 g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.0 g	4%
Total Sugars	1.2 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	0.2 g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.0 g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.0 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.1 g	—
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	88.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	11.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	5.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	37.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	88.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	0.4 g	1%
Lysine	9.0 mg	—
Methionine	3.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	2.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	10.5 mg	12%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	0.1 mg	1%
Vitamin K	2.8 mcg	2%
Thiamin (B1)	0.0 mg	3%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.0 mg	0%
Niacin (B3)	0.4 mg	2%
Vitamin B6	0.0 mg	2%
Folate (B9)	4.0 mcg	1%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.1 mg	2%
Choline	4.9 mg	1%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	18.0 mg	1%
Iron	0.4 mg	2%
Magnesium	10.0 mg	2%
Phosphorus	17.0 mg	1%
Potassium	5.0 mg	0%
Sodium	343.0 mg	15%
Zinc	0.6 mg	5%
Copper	0.0 mg	2%
Manganese	0.1 mg	2%
Selenium	0.2 mcg	0%

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

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	0.9 g	—

About Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

The wax gourd (Benincasa hispida), better known as winter melon or white gourd, is a very large oblong squash widely grown across Asia, named for the chalky, waxy coating that forms on its skin and lets the mature fruit keep for months. Beneath the pale green rind, the flesh is white, crisp, and watery, with a mild, almost neutral flavor that readily absorbs the seasonings it is cooked with. Winter melon is very low in calories and high in water, supplying fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.

It is a staple of Chinese and Southeast Asian kitchens, where it is simmered into clear, soothing winter melon soup, stir-fried, braised, added to curries and stews, and candied into the sweet strips used in pastries and the bubble-tea drink known as winter melon tea. The flesh is always cooked, never eaten raw. Choose a heavy, firm gourd with unblemished skin, and store the whole melon in a cool, dry place for weeks, refrigerating cut pieces wrapped tightly.

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

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?

There are 11 calories in 100 g of Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt, or about 19 calories in 1 cup, cubes (175 g).

How much protein is in Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?

Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 0.4 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?

Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 2.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?

Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt provides 0.2 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt a good source of?

Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is a good source of Vitamin C (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.