Description
Bitter Gourd
| Short description – |
Bitter gourd also known as bitter gourd is a unique vegetable-fruit that can be used as food or medicine. Bitter gourd is one of popular edible pod vegetable in many Asian countries. It is grown widely as a field crop as well as backyard vegetable and, in fact, is among the bitterest tasting of all culinary vegetables. |
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) |
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| Energy |
79 kJ (19 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates |
4.32 g |
| Sugars |
1.95 g |
| Dietary fiber |
2 g |
| Fat |
0.18 g |
| Protein |
0.84 g |
| Vitamins |
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| Vitamin A equiv. |
(1%) 6 µg |
| beta-carotene |
(1%) 68 µg |
| lutein zeaxanthin |
1323 µg |
| Thiamine (B1) |
(4%) 0.051 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
(4%) 0.053 mg |
| Niacin (B3) |
(2%) 0.28 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) |
(4%) 0.193 mg |
| Vitamin B6 |
(3%) 0.041 mg |
| Folate (B9) |
(13%) 51 µg |
| Vitamin C |
(40%) 33 mg |
| Vitamin E |
(1%) 0.14 mg |
| Vitamin K |
(5%) 4.8 µg |
| Minerals |
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| Calcium |
(1%) 9 mg |
| Iron |
(3%) 0.38 mg |
| Magnesium |
(5%) 16 mg |
| Manganese |
(4%) 0.086 mg |
| Phosphorus |
(5%) 36 mg |
| Potassium |
(7%) 319 mg |
| Sodium |
(0%) 6 mg |
| Zinc |
(8%) 0.77 mg |
| Other constituents |
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| Water |
93.95 g |
| Benefits |
1) Helps in maintaining blood sugar levels |
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2) Lowers bad cholesterol levels |
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3) For glowing skin and lustrous hair |
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4) Cures hangovers and cleanses the liver |
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5) Helps in weight loss |
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6) Boosts your immune system |
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7) Great for your eyes |
| Uses |
The juice of a bitter gourd mixed with lemon on an empty stomach daily for 6 months for treating blood disorders like blood boils, scabies, itching, psoriasis, ringworm and other fungal diseases. Fresh pods as well as young leaves can be used for cooking.
| Short description – |
Bitter gourd also known as bitter gourd or karela (in India), is a unique vegetable-fruit that can be used as food or medicine. Bitter gourd is one of popular edible pod vegetable in many Asian countries. It is grown widely as a field crop as well as backyard vegetable and, in fact, is among the bitterest tasting of all culinary vegetables. |
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) |
|
| Energy |
79 kJ (19 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates |
4.32 g |
| Sugars |
1.95 g |
| Dietary fiber |
2 g |
| Fat |
0.18 g |
| Protein |
0.84 g |
| Vitamins |
|
| Vitamin A equiv. |
(1%) 6 µg |
| beta-carotene |
(1%) 68 µg |
| lutein zeaxanthin |
1323 µg |
| Thiamine (B1) |
(4%) 0.051 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
(4%) 0.053 mg |
| Niacin (B3) |
(2%) 0.28 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) |
(4%) 0.193 mg |
| Vitamin B6 |
(3%) 0.041 mg |
| Folate (B9) |
(13%) 51 µg |
| Vitamin C |
(40%) 33 mg |
| Vitamin E |
(1%) 0.14 mg |
| Vitamin K |
(5%) 4.8 µg |
| Minerals |
|
| Calcium |
(1%) 9 mg |
| Iron |
(3%) 0.38 mg |
| Magnesium |
(5%) 16 mg |
| Manganese |
(4%) 0.086 mg |
| Phosphorus |
(5%) 36 mg |
| Potassium |
(7%) 319 mg |
| Sodium |
(0%) 6 mg |
| Zinc |
(8%) 0.77 mg |
| Other constituents |
|
| Water |
93.95 g |
| Benefits |
1) Helps in maintaining blood sugar levels |
| |
2) Lowers bad cholesterol levels |
| |
3) For glowing skin and lustrous hair |
| |
4) Cures hangovers and cleanses the liver |
| |
5) Helps in weight loss |
| |
6) Boosts your immune system |
| |
7) Great for your eyes |
| Uses |
The juice of a bitter gourd mixed with lemon on an empty stomach daily for 6 months for treating blood disorders like blood boils, scabies, itching, psoriasis, ringworm and other fungal diseases. Fresh pods as well as young leaves can be used for cooking. |
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