Momordica charantia
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Momordica charantia

Common name:
Bittergourd

Local name:
Kalu Karavila

Country:
Sri Lanka

Food Group(s):
Vegetable

Part of plant/stage of process:
fruit flesh without seed pulp, raw

Bittergourd is typically cultivated in Asia and is known for its fruit which has a distinct bitter taste and traditionally used in local dishes. Other plant parts (leaves, flowers) can be consumed as well or produced into a tea or beverage. It is well known for its anti-diabetic properties.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ
Water (g)90.97 ± 0.26
Protein (g)1.28 ± 0.05
Fat (g)0.06 ± 0.00
Available carbohydrates (g)5.07 ± 0.07
Dietary Fiber (g)3.68 ± 0.11
Ash (g)0.96 ± 0.01
Ca (mg)57.53 ± 1.54
Fe (mg)1.09 ± 0.02
Mg (mg)22.86 ± 0.78
P (mg)
K (mg)411.49 ± 11.05
Na (mg)2.73 ± 0.43
Zn (mg)0.34 ± 0.01
Vit A-RAE (mcg)34.15
ß-carotene (mcg)
VitC (mg)121.59 ± 1.89
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