Nutrition facts
Per 100 grams
- Energy
- 11 kcal46 kJ
- Carbohydrates
- 2.6 g
- Protein
- 0.4 g
- Total fat
- 0.2 g
- Dietary fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 0 mg
- Calcium
- 0 mg
Nutrition referenceVegetables
Winter Melon
Winter melon is a large, mild gourd with pale green skin and soft white flesh, used in soups and stews. Per 100 g it provides 11 calories with 2.6 g carbs and 0.4 g protein.
11
kcalper 100g
- Carbs
- 2.6g
- Protein
- 0.4g
- Fat
- 0.2g
Reference values
About this food
Understanding this nutrition reference
Winter melon, also called wax gourd or ash gourd, is a large gourd with pale green skin and soft, mild white flesh. It is a staple in Chinese and Southeast Asian cooking, where it is simmered in soups and stews or braised.
Nutritionally, winter melon is very low in calories and mostly water. Per 100 g it provides about 11 kcal, 2.6 g of carbohydrates, 0.4 g of protein, and 0.2 g of fat. This reference reflects raw winter melon flesh.
Winter melon absorbs the flavor of the broth or sauce it is cooked in, and its texture becomes soft and translucent. For accurate tracking, weigh the peeled flesh and use the serving sizes below.
Portion guidance
How to use the serving references
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1 cup of cubed winter melon (about 132 g) provides roughly 15 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Questions and answers
Winter Melon nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in winter melon?
Winter melon provides about 11 calories per 100 g. A typical 1 cup of cubed winter melon (about 132 g) provides roughly 15 calories.
Is winter melon low in calories?
Yes. Winter melon is mostly water and very low in calories, providing about 11 kcal per 100 g.
How is winter melon cooked?
Winter melon is usually simmered in soups and stews, where it softens and absorbs the flavor of the broth. It is also sometimes braised.
