Calories in Bitter Gourd (Karela, raw)

Bitter Gourd (Karela, raw) has about 17 calories per 1 katori (100 g), with 1 g protein, 3.7 g carbs and 0.2 g fat. Per 100 g it has 17 kcal.

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Very low calorieRich in vitamin C
17kcal
Calories · 1 katori (100 g)
1g
Protein · 1 katori (100 g)
3.7g
Carbs · 1 katori (100 g)
0.2g
Fat · 1 katori (100 g)

Bitter Gourd (Karela, raw) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 katori (100 g)17 kcal1 g3.7 g0.2 g
100 g17 kcal1 g3.7 g0.2 g

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Bitter Gourd (Karela, raw) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 g
Calories17 kcal
Protein1 g
Carbohydrates3.7 g
Fat0.2 g
Fibre2.8 g
Sugar1 g
Sodium5 mg
Calcium19 mg
Iron0.4 mg
Potassium296 mg
Vitamin C84 mg

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (NIN, ICMR). Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Bitter Gourd (Karela, raw) healthy?

  • ●Bitter Gourd (Karela, raw) has almost no calories (17 kcal per 100 g), so it won't move the needle on your daily total.
  • ●For fat loss it's an easy fit: you get a satisfying portion for relatively few calories.

Bitter Gourd (Karela, raw): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Bitter Gourd (Karela, raw)?

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One serving of Bitter Gourd (Karela, raw), 1 katori (100 g), has roughly 17 calories, with 1 g protein, 3.7 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g fat and 2.8 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Bitter Gourd (Karela, raw)?

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100 g of Bitter Gourd (Karela, raw) has 17 kcal, with 1 g protein, 3.7 g carbs, 0.2 g fat, 2.8 g fibre and 1 g sugar.

How much protein is in Bitter Gourd (Karela, raw)?

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Bitter Gourd (Karela, raw) has 1 g protein per 100 g (1 g in 1 katori (100 g)).

Is Bitter Gourd (Karela, raw) good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 17 kcal per 100 g it is very low in calories for its volume, so it fits a weight-loss diet well.

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