Nutritional value and chemical composition.
The table shows the content of nutrients (calories, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals) per 100 grams edible part.
| Nutrient | Quantity | Norm** | % of the norm in 100 g | % of the norm in 100 kcal | 100% normal |
| Calorie value | 17 kCal | 1684 kCal | 1% | 5.9% | 9906 g |
| Proteins | 1 g | 76 g | 1.3% | 7.6% | 7600 g |
| Fats | 0.17 g | 56 g | 0.3% | 1.8% | 32941 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.9 g | 219 g | 0.4% | 2.4% | 24333 g |
| Alimentary fiber | 2.8 g | 20 g | 14% | 82.4% | 714 g |
| Water | 94.03 g | 2273 g | 4.1% | 24.1% | 2417 g |
| Ash | 1.1 g | ~ | |||
| Vitamins | |||||
| Vitamin A, RE | 24 μg | 900 μg | 2.7% | 15.9% | 3750 g |
| alpha Carotene | 185 μg | ~ | |||
| beta Carotene | 0.19 mg | 5 mg | 3.8% | 22.4% | 2632 g |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 170 μg | ~ | |||
| Vitamin B1, thiamine | 0.04 mg | 1.5 mg | 2.7% | 15.9% | 3750 g |
| Vitamin B2, riboflavin | 0.04 mg | 1.8 mg | 2.2% | 12.9% | 4500 g |
| Vitamin B5, pantothenic | 0.212 mg | 5 mg | 4.2% | 24.7% | 2358 g |
| Vitamin B6, pyridoxine | 0.043 mg | 2 mg | 2.2% | 12.9% | 4651 g |
| Vitamin B9, folate | 72 μg | 400 μg | 18% | 105.9% | 556 g |
| Vitamin C, ascorbic | 84 mg | 90 mg | 93.3% | 548.8% | 107 g |
| Vitamin PP, NE | 0.4 mg | 20 mg | 2% | 11.8% | 5000 g |
| Macronutrients | |||||
| Potassium, K | 296 mg | 2500 mg | 11.8% | 69.4% | 845 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 19 mg | 1000 mg | 1.9% | 11.2% | 5263 g |
| Magnesium, Mg | 17 mg | 400 mg | 4.3% | 25.3% | 2353 g |
| Sodium, Na | 5 mg | 1300 mg | 0.4% | 2.4% | 26000 g |
| Sulfur, S | 10 mg | 1000 mg | 1% | 5.9% | 10000 g |
| Phosphorus, P | 31 mg | 800 mg | 3.9% | 22.9% | 2581 g |
| Trace Elements | |||||
| Iron, Fe | 0.43 mg | 18 mg | 2.4% | 14.1% | 4186 g |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.089 mg | 2 mg | 4.5% | 26.5% | 2247 g |
| Copper, Cu | 34 μg | 1000 μg | 3.4% | 20% | 2941 g |
| Selenium, Se | 0.2 μg | 55 μg | 0.4% | 2.4% | 27500 g |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.8 mg | 12 mg | 6.7% | 39.4% | 1500 g |
The energy value is 17 kcal.
- cup (1/2 ″ pieces) = 93 g (15.8 kCal)
- balm- = 124 g (21.1 kCal)
Chinese bitter gourd, fruit rich in vitamins and minerals such as: vitamin B9 – 18%, vitamin C – 93,3%, potassium – 11,8%
- Vitamin B6 as a coenzyme, they participate in the metabolism of nucleic acids and amino acids. Folate deficiency leads to impaired synthesis of nucleic acids and protein, which results in inhibition of cell growth and division, especially in rapidly proliferating tissues: bone marrow, intestinal epithelium, etc. Insufficient consumption of folate during pregnancy is one of the causes of prematurity, malnutrition, congenital malformations and developmental disorders of the child. A strong association has been shown between folate and homocysteine levels and the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Vitamin C participates in redox reactions, the functioning of the immune system, promotes the absorption of iron. Deficiency leads to loose and bleeding gums, nosebleeds due to increased permeability and fragility of the blood capillaries.
- potassium is the main intracellular ion that takes part in the regulation of water, acid and electrolyte balance, participates in the processes of nerve impulses, pressure regulation.
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