Gourd, snake, raw

Snake gourd is a vegetable, and the figures here describe it in its raw form. Per 100g, it contains 93g of water, 4.1g of carbohydrate, 0.5g of protein and 53mg of magnesium. It is mainly water, with carbohydrate providing most of its energy and only small amounts of protein and fat.

Magnesium contributes to normal muscle and nerve function and helps the body release energy from food. Raw snake gourd is low in fat and salt, although adding oil or salt during preparation will change its nutritional content. The full nutrient figures for the raw vegetable are in the tables below.