Gourd, karela, canned, drained

Karela, also known as bitter gourd, is a vegetable. The figures here describe canned karela that has been drained and rinsed. It consists mainly of water, with small amounts of carbohydrate, protein and fat. Per 100g, it provides 0.8g of carbohydrate, 0.9g of protein, 14mg of vitamin C and 36µg of folate.

Vitamin C supports normal collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Folate is needed for normal cell division and blood formation. Canned karela also contains salt, even after draining and rinsing, which is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake. Full nutrient figures, including salt and energy, are given in the tables below.