Calories in
gourd, white-flowered (calabash), raw
14 kcal per 100 g Gourd, white-flowered (calabash), raw contains 14 calories per 100 grams, or about 8 calories per 0.5 cup (1" pieces). Per 100 g it provides 0.6 g protein, 3.4 g carbohydrate and 0.0 g fat.
By calories that splits 84% carbohydrate, 15% protein, 1% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 cup (1" pieces) | 58.0 g | 8 | 0.4 g | 2.0 g | 0.0 g |
| 1 gourd | 771.0 g | 108 | 4.8 g | 26.1 g | 0.2 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 0.5 cup (1" pieces)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 0.5 cup (1" pieces) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 14 kcal | 8 kcal |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Total fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.4 g | 2.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.5 g | 0.3 g |
| Sodium | 2.0 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 150.0 mg | 87.0 mg |
| Calcium | 26.0 mg | 15.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10.1 mg | 5.9 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 95.5 g | 55.4 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 169232). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How gourd, white-flowered (calabash), raw compares
Among the 209 vegetables and vegetable products items on this site, gourd, white-flowered (calabash), raw ranks 196 of 209 by calorie density, against a category average of 62 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 77% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 4.4 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off 0.5 cup (1" pieces) (8 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 2 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in gourd, white-flowered (calabash), raw?
Gourd, white-flowered (calabash), raw contains 14 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 8 calories per 0.5 cup (1" pieces). It also provides 0.6 g of protein, 3.4 g of carbohydrate and 0.0 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of gourd, white-flowered (calabash), raw?
By calories, gourd, white-flowered (calabash), raw is roughly 84% carbohydrate, 15% protein and 1% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 0.5 cup (1" pieces)?
About 2 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the gourd, white-flowered (calabash), raw I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Gourd, white-flowered (calabash), raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.