Gourd, ash, raw

Ash gourd is a vegetable, and the figures here describe it in its raw form. It consists mainly of water, with small amounts of carbohydrate and protein and very little fat. Per 100g, raw ash gourd provides 96g of water, 2.3g of carbohydrate, 11mg of vitamin C and 51 kJ of energy.

Vitamin C supports normal immune function and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Raw ash gourd also contains very little salt, which may be relevant to people monitoring their salt intake. Cooking and added ingredients can change its nutritional content. Full nutrient figures are given in the tables below.