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Bitter Melon
19
kcal / 100g
about 79 kJ
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100g)
1Protein
0.1Fat
4.9Carbs
1.4Fiber
Common Serving Sizes
Per 100g
19 kcal
How long to burn 19 kcal
Approximate exercise time to burn the 19 kcal in each 100g:
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Jogging2 min
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Brisk Walking4 min
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Swimming2 min
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Cycling3 min
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Jump Rope2 min
About Bitter Melon
Good stir-fried or in cold dishes; low in calories.
Health Benefits of Bitter Melon
Extremely low in calories
Only 22 kcal per 100g - very low even among vegetables - so you can eat plenty when dieting to add volume and satiety.
Contains momordicin
Bitter melon's bitterness comes from momordicin and bitter cucurbitacin compounds, thought to have some link to blood-sugar metabolism. If bitterness bothers you, salt it, squeeze out the juice, then cook to soften it.
Fairly high vitamin C
Bitter gourd's vitamin C stands out among vegetables - per 100g above tomato and cucumber. Stir-fry or cold-toss briefly to keep the C.