USDA Standard Reference · Vegetables and Vegetable Products
Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 168415).
- 56
- Calories
- 0.7g
- Protein
- 14.3g
- Carbs
- 0.3g
- Fat
Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt contains 56 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 0.7g of protein, 0.3g of fat, and 14.3g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 2.9g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
What This Food Tells Us
Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is catalogued in the USDA FoodData Central database under FDC ID 168415 as a usda standard reference entry, belonging to the "Vegetables and Vegetable Products" food group. Each 178g serving delivers 56 calories, broken down into 0.7g protein, 0.3g fat, and 14.3g carbohydrates. This macronutrient profile shapes how the food contributes to daily energy needs and fits into different eating patterns.
Looking deeper at the nutrient density, this item provides 2.9g of dietary fiber (10% of the 28g daily reference) per 100g alongside 5.2g of total sugars and 21mg of sodium (1% of the 2,300mg daily limit). By calorie share, protein supplies 5%, fat 5%, and carbohydrates 102% of total energy, useful when matching a food to goals like muscle building, weight management, or blood-sugar balance.
Based on the per-100g standardization (FDA convention), Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt qualifies as low fat, low sodium within common dietary frameworks. All figures originate from USDA laboratory analysis or manufacturer-submitted label data under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program. USDA stores values at a 100g standardization to enable apples-to-apples comparison; this page surfaces both the per-serving FDA-label values (matching the package) and the per-100g basis when they differ. Use the Similar Foods section below to see 6 nutritionally comparable items, or browse the full "Vegetables and Vegetable Products" category for context. For a broader view, the nutrition guides linked below explain how to read daily values, compare foods fairly, and spot hidden sugars that routine label reading misses.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
At 56 calories per 100g, Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt gets 5% of its calories from protein , 5% from fat , and 102% from carbohydrates.
With 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100g (10% DV), it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.
Allergen indicators
No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list — always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
56 kcal = 3% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt compares to Vegetables and Vegetable Products
Per 100 g, against the average across all vegetables and vegetable products foods in USDA FoodData Central.
5% Higher in protein than 5% of vegetables and vegetable products on record, so look to leaner cuts for more protein.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Vegetables and Vegetable Products group. Compare against a specific food →
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 14.3 G | 0% |
| Energy | 56.0 KCAL | — |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.9 G | 0% |
| Protein | 0.7 G | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 G | — |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.3 G | 0% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.0 G | — |
| Ash | 0.4 G | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 MG | — |
| Energy | 234.0 kJ | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 MG | — |
| Water | 84.3 G | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Folate, DFE | 12.0 UG | — |
| Folate, food | 12.0 UG | — |
| Folate, total | 12.0 UG | — |
| Folic acid | 0.0 UG | — |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | — |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.5 MG | — |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | — |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | — |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 5.7 MG | — |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.7 UG | — |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 9.0 MG | 1% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.4 MG | 2% |
| Potassium, K | 453.0 MG | 10% |
| Sodium, Na | 21.0 MG | 1% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 IU | 0% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | — |
| Magnesium, Mg | 20.0 MG | — |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 MG | — |
| Phosphorus, P | 31.0 MG | — |
| Retinol | 0.0 UG | — |
| Selenium, Se | 0.2 UG | — |
| Vitamin A, IU | 260 IU | — |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.2 MG | — |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.2 MG | — |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 MG | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.0 G | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.0 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.1 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.1 G | — |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.1 G | — |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.1 G | — |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.0 G | — |
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Primary source data
Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 168415) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.